Director Programs- Flight Control Systems
- Job ID Number
- 1375314600
- Savannah, GA, US
- Category
- Operations Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Business Unit
- Gulfstream
Responsibilities for this Position
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
Job Description
- 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 .
- 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.
- Pilots license and business jet operational familiarity is a plus.
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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