Technical Specialist II in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
DUTIES: Be responsible for all aspects of aircraft performance for the current fleet and new product development. Use computer-based tools to analyze airplane performance in specific phases of flight, including takeoff, climb, descent, approach, and landing, as well as overall mission analysis. Analyze flight test data in support of airplane performance database development. Prepare performance data for airplane flight manuals, operations manuals, and avionics software. Prepare certification compliance reports. Develop certification plans and compliance checklists. Review flight test plans for certification projects. Coordinate with aviation authorities (i.e., FAA and EASA) regarding compliance with performance regulations. Develop and review applicant positions for Issue Papers and CRIs. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to younger engineers. Respond to inquiries from customers/operators relating to published performance data. Support new product development programs and fleet sustaining issues. Prepare performance data for new models and derivatives of current models. Maintain current legacy computer analysis programs. Support development of modified and new software tools and methods. Guide successful completion of major engineering programs or conceive research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of company products and services. Select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues. Be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. Anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Approach problem solving by balancing technical product, cost, and schedule. Work without appreciable direction, having work reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. Exercise latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field required. Ten years of experience in job offered or related engineering position required, including any experience with: fixed wing aerodynamics, propulsion, and performance; airplane flight characteristics, first-principles analyses, and performance methods; and with transport category airplane certification projects (Part 25). In lieu of a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field and ten years of experience, Employer will accept a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field and eight years of experience or a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering field and six years of experience.
Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
Resume to: Franklin D. Mayers, Jr., Director, International HR, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., 30 Innovation Drive, Mailstop D-03, Savannah, GA 31407 or to shelby.weitzelgulfstream.com. Please reference SP14 + job title in cover letter or subject line.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
Position Purpose:
Guides successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceives research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues .
- Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .
- Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
- Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule .
- Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .
- Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative .
Additional Functions:
- Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.
- The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 225027
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 02/25/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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