Director Programs- Flight Control Systems

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or related field
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
Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, engineering, and support operations.
Familiarity with Program/Project Management processes and in-service aircraft operations.
Understanding of aircraft terminology required; Gulfstream experience preferred.
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Pilot’s license or business jet familiarity is a plus
Pilot’s license and business jet operational familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

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
Supports development of program strategy, schedules, and budgets; monitors execution and reports progress to senior leadership
Facilitates cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Flight Test, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Certification, and Customer Support
Manages assigned program phases including requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and production ramp-up
Tracks and manages program budgets; identifies risks and supports mitigation planning
Maintains program configuration control and product specifications
Provides program updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Supports product improvements related to performance, reliability, and lifecycle cost
Coordinates Completion activities to meet business and customer goals
Identifies and tracks program metrics for performance monitoring
Supports implementation of tools and databases for efficient program management
Demonstrates strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Coordinates with regulatory bodies to support timely approval of certification packages
Engages with suppliers to ensure alignment on deliverables, schedules, and budgets
Represents Programs at internal and external reviews and industry functions as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.