Senior Director Programs - Flight Deck Systems

Gulfstream Aerospace | Savannah, GA

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Gulfstream is seeking a Senior Director, Flight Deck Programs to provide strategic leadership for the execution of our most business‑critical avionics and flight deck initiatives. This role drives the full lifecycle of complex aircraft systems programs—from concept through certification and entry into service—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy while delivering on technical, regulatory, operational, and customer commitments.

What You Will Do

• Develop and champion program strategy, cost/benefit analysis, schedules, and budgets for senior leadership approval
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support
• Initiate, direct, and manage all program phases including requirements, concept development, design, integration, flight test, certification, production ramp-up, retrofit, and entry into service
• Lead financial performance, ensuring achievement of cost targets, savings opportunities, and revenue objectives
• Proactively identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies
• Oversee configuration control activities and maintain product specifications integrity
• Serve as the primary interface to executive leadership, delivering clear, data-driven program updates and strategic recommendations
• Champion product improvements across performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, and lifecycle cost
• Support and coordinate Completion activities to achieve business and customer satisfaction goals
• Establish and track program metrics to enable effective monitoring and control
• Drive implementation of tools, systems, and databases to improve program execution efficiency
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure timely approval of certification packages

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field required; Master’s preferred
• 15+ years of experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or service and support
• Minimum of 10 years of program/project management experience
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional aerospace programs
• Deep understanding of avionics and flight deck systems and integration across aircraft platforms
• Strong financial, risk management, and program execution expertise
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft lifecycle including design, certification, production, and in-service operations
• Experience working with regulatory authorities and certification processes
• Pilot’s license or business jet operational familiarity preferred

Why Gulfstream

Lead strategic, high-impact programs that define the future of flight deck innovation. Influence enterprise direction, partner with industry-leading experts, and drive delivery of advanced aviation technologies that set the standard for business aviation.

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