Director Programs- Flight Control Systems

Director, Programs – Flight Control 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 Director, Programs – Flight Control Systems to lead the strategy, execution, and lifecycle performance of our flight controls systems across multiple aircraft platforms. This is a high‑impact leadership role guiding advanced technologies, supplier alignment, certification planning, and long‑term roadmap execution.

What You’ll Lead

✅ Develop and execute enterprise‑wide technology and certification roadmaps for complex fly‑by‑wire flight control systems
✅ Partner with Engineering, Operations, Certification, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to deliver program objectives on schedule and within budget
✅ Lead program phases including requirements, design, integration, testing, and production ramp‑up
✅ Oversee program budgets, risk management, configuration control, and technical performance metrics
✅ Serve as the primary liaison with major flight control system suppliers, driving alignment and issue resolution
✅ Support product improvements for reliability, performance, and lifecycle cost
✅ Drive consistent, repeatable solutions to in‑service challenges—including obsolescence—across multiple aircraft platforms
✅ Capture and embed programmatic lessons learned to strengthen future development and certification programs

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of program/project management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support
• Deep expertise in fly‑by‑wire flight control systems architecture and emerging technologies
• Strong capability in project planning, financial controls, scheduling, and risk management
• Proven experience collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams
• Ability to partner with Program VP/Directors on new aircraft development initiatives
• Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, and in‑service operations
• Pilot’s license or business jet familiarity is a plus

Why Gulfstream

Lead programs that shape the future of business aviation. Partner with world‑class talent. Influence technology strategies that drive the next generation of aircraft.

 

Join us in our mission to create and deliver the world’s finest aviation experience. Apply now.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Management or related field required. 10 years Program/Project Management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support. Master's Degree Engineering, Management or related field preferred.

Position Purpose:

This position provides leadership and oversight for assigned aircraft systems or platform programs, supporting the full lifecycle from concept through certification and entry into service. The Director collaborates across Engineering, Operations, Certification, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to ensure program objectives—technical, regulatory, commercial, and customer satisfaction—are met on schedule and within budget. This role supports strategic execution and alignment with corporate goals.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Supports development of program strategy, schedules, and budgets; monitors execution and reports progress to senior leadership .
2. Facilitates cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support .
3. Manages assigned program phases including requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and production ramp-up .
4. Tracks and manages program budgets; identifies risks and supports mitigation planning .
5. Maintains program configuration control and product specifications .
6. Provides program updates and recommendations to senior leadership .
7. Supports product improvements related to performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost .
8. Coordinates Completion activities to meet business