Director Programs- Flight Control Systems

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Position Title: Director Programs- Flight Control Systems

Date: Mar 20, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

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 worlds 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 highimpact leadership role guiding advanced technologies, supplier alignment, certification planning, and longterm roadmap execution.

What Youll Lead

Develop and execute enterprisewide technology and certification roadmaps for complex flybywire 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 rampup
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 inservice challengesincluding obsolescenceacross multiple aircraft platforms
Capture and embed programmatic lessons learned to strengthen future development and certification programs

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; Masters preferred
• 10+ years of program/project management experience in aircraft design, manufacturing, or support
• Deep expertise in flybywire flight control systems architecture and emerging technologies
• Strong capability in project planning, financial controls, scheduling, and risk management
• Proven experience collaborating with suppliers and crossfunctional engineering teams
• Ability to partner with Program VP/Directors on new aircraft development initiatives
• Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, and inservice operations
• Pilots license or business jet familiarity is a plus

Why Gulfstream

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

Join us in our mission to create and deliver the worlds 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 objectivestechnical, regulatory, commercial, and customer satisfactionare 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 and customer goals .
9. Identifies and tracks program metrics for performance monitoring .
10. Supports implementation of tools and databases for efficient program management .
11. Demonstrates strong communication and stakeholder management skills .
12. Coordinates with regulatory bodies to support timely approval of certification packages .

Additional Functions:

1. Engages with suppliers to ensure alignment on deliverables, schedules, and budgets .
2. Represents Programs at internal and external reviews and industry functions as needed .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Working knowledge of aircraft design, certification, production, engineering, and support operations.
2. Familiarity with Program/Project Management processes and in-service aircraft operations.
3. Understanding of aircraft terminology required; Gulfstream experience preferred.
4. Pilots license and business jet operational familiarity is a plus.

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.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 232021

Posting Type: Internal-External

Department: J1001-FLC Program Mgmt

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Grade:D2

Number of Openings: 1

Posting End Date: 03/27/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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