Fleet Technical Manager - Large Cabin (Gulfstream)

Job Description

About the Company Flexjet is a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Employees across North America and Europe work together to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. Role Overview Flexjet is hiring a Fleet Technical Manager specialising in large cabin aircraft, specifically Gulfstream, to join its maintenance organisation at Flexjet's facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The selected candidate will primarily focus on the growing Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 fleet. Key responsibilities include managing fleet reliability and daily dispatch operations, offering troubleshooting and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) recovery support to the maintenance control centre, and collaborating with fleet OEM technical support to address and improve fleet reliability concerns. The role reports to the Lead Fleet Technical Manager. Key Responsibilities Provide technical expertise and recommendations to the various support groups of the control centre when requested Oversee coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs and Owner satisfaction through the Flexjet Technical Working Group process, while working with vendors and aircraft OEM representatives Work in a cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems Assist maintenance providers and maintenance coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft maintenance issues Review inspection programmes, customer bulletins and aircraft service changes issued by OEMs Licences & Qualifications Licence: FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence required Bachelor's degree in a related field desired, and/or 10 years of experience in an aviation environment Experience Minimum of 5 years working with large cabin aircraft, with Gulfstream G450/G500/G650/G700 experience Working knowledge of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Working knowledge of Gulfstream Aircraft Service Changes and Customer Bulletins General and business aviation experience preferred Experience with Gulfstream and Rolls Royce systems and operations Requirements Experience of Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 aircraft Familiarity with multiple OEM and maintenance programmes Working knowledge of FAR Part 135 maintenance preferred Working knowledge of aircraft inspection programmes (Chapters 4 to 5) Familiarity with Gulfstream manuals and with Rolls Royce manuals Familiarity with the CAMP maintenance programme Ability to monitor trends, identify recurring aircraft discrepancies and drive long-term reliability recommendations Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs Ability to work effectively individually or as a team member Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work flexible schedules

Requirements

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to the various support groups of the control centre when requested
• Oversee coordination of maintenance activities for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, as well as follow-up procedures for delays and cancellations
• Drive continuous improvement in aircraft availability, dispatch reliability, operating costs and Owner satisfaction through the Flexjet Technical Working Group process, while working with vendors and aircraft OEM representatives
• Work in a cross-functional environment to develop immediate and cost-effective solutions to operational problems
• Assist maintenance providers and maintenance coordinators in troubleshooting complex aircraft maintenance issues
• Review inspection programmes, customer bulletins and aircraft service changes issued by OEMs
• Licence: FAA Airframe and Powerplant licence required
• Bachelor's degree in a related field desired, and/or 10 years of experience in an aviation environment
• Minimum of 5 years working with large cabin aircraft, with Gulfstream G450/G500/G650/G700 experience
• Working knowledge of the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Working knowledge of Gulfstream Aircraft Service Changes and Customer Bulletins
• General and business aviation experience preferred
• Experience with Gulfstream and Rolls Royce systems and operations
• Experience of Gulfstream G450/500/650/700 aircraft
• Familiarity with multiple OEM and maintenance programmes
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 135 maintenance preferred
• Working knowledge of aircraft inspection programmes (Chapters 4 to 5)
• Familiarity with Gulfstream manuals and with Rolls Royce manuals
• Familiarity with the CAMP maintenance programme
• Ability to monitor trends, identify recurring aircraft discrepancies and drive long-term reliability recommendations
• Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Ability to work effectively individually or as a team member
• Highly motivated self-starter who works effectively under pressure and within time constraints
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible schedules