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Aircraft Maintenance Technician AOG Team Lead A&P

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Engineering general

Areas of operation

United States

Job Description

About the Company 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 the world leader in business aviation, delivering high standards of craftsmanship, safety and innovation. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business jet aircraft. Role Overview As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Lead A&P you will provide technical leadership on Gulfstream aircraft, ensuring work is performed safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards while mentoring technicians and supporting operational excellence. The role plans and coordinates technical functions of aircraft maintenance, repair, replacement and modification of key aircraft components, and provides work direction to technicians performing maintenance, troubleshooting and repair duties. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate aircraft maintenance, repair, modification and troubleshooting activities, with strong emphasis on rapid response and recovery for aircraft on ground (AOG) situations Provide daily work direction and hands-on technical guidance to maintenance technicians, ensuring efficient, safe and high-quality execution Prioritise and expedite critical AOG repairs to minimise aircraft downtime and support operational continuity Perform and oversee maintenance on airframes, engines, landing gear, electrical and control systems, ensuring timely return-to-service readiness Ensure strict compliance with FAA regulations, inspection requirements and internal quality standards in both scheduled and AOG-driven work Coordinate work order sign-offs, shift turnovers and accurate documentation, maintaining clear communication across teams Coordinate with inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment; store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses when operating ground support equipment Operate and oversee use of special support equipment used in removal and installation of major components Coordinate with other departments to arrange for the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed Additional duties Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to keep shops, hangars and aircraft work areas clean Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment Coordinate movement of aircraft as required Maintain advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical manuals and FAA regulations Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems Advanced knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, ADS and similar) Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Licences & Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Eight years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), including two years of relevant Gulfstream aircraft experience A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required Valid driving licence required Experience Eight years of aviation maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical and/or avionics), including two years of relevant Gulfstream aircraft experience Gulfstream aircraft experience required; preferred models include G280, GV, G450, G550 and G650 What We Offer Competitive, market-based hourly pay that recognises your A&P certification and maintenance expertise Shift differentials, where applicable Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover and a 401(k) with company contribution Long-term career stability with a respected aerospace leader Training and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career Additional Information Department: Service Center Employment type: Full-time Shift: Multiple Shifts Travel: Up to 25% Posting end date: 31 August 2026 Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Requirements

  • Lead and coordinate aircraft maintenance, repair, modification and troubleshooting activities, with strong emphasis on rapid response and recovery for aircraft on ground (AOG) situations
  • Provide daily work direction and hands-on technical guidance to maintenance technicians, ensuring efficient, safe and high-quality execution
  • Prioritise and expedite critical AOG repairs to minimise aircraft downtime and support operational continuity
  • Perform and oversee maintenance on airframes, engines, landing gear, electrical and control systems, ensuring timely return-to-service readiness
  • Ensure strict compliance with FAA regulations, inspection requirements and internal quality standards in both scheduled and AOG-driven work
  • Coordinate work order sign-offs, shift turnovers and accurate documentation, maintaining clear communication across teams
  • Coordinate with inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements
  • Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications
  • Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment; store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely
  • Follow standard operating procedures and job safety analyses when operating ground support equipment
  • Operate and oversee use of special support equipment used in removal and installation of major components
  • Coordinate with other departments to arrange for the overhaul or repair of customer property as needed
  • Apply 6S and Lean initiatives to keep shops, hangars and aircraft work areas clean
  • Properly use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment
  • Coordinate movement of aircraft as required
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of FAA regulations, process specifications, Repair Station and Quality Control manuals, and company policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, technical manuals and FAA regulations
  • Advanced knowledge of inspection and maintenance procedures for various aircraft models and systems
  • Advanced knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogues, Service Bulletins, structural repair manuals, engineering drawings, ADS and similar)
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Eight years of aviation maintenance experience (avionics, electrical and/or mechanical), including two years of relevant Gulfstream aircraft experience
  • A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) licence required
  • Valid driving licence required

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision cover and a 401(k) with company contribution