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Maintenance Team Lead (FAR) - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Maintenance Team Lead (FAR)

Date: Sep 9, 2024

Location: Farnborough, HAM, GB

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Maintenance Team Lead (FAR) in GAC Farnborough

Unique Skills:

4x4 Shift pattern

Education and Experience Requirements

An experienced aviation professional, with a recognized aviation engineering apprenticeship.

Position Purpose:

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

  • Plan, schedule and complete tasks in order to meet service/delivery schedules.


  • Assist with performance appraisal of team members .


  • Assess strengths and weaknesses of team members. Apply strengths for maximum job efficiency and provide guidance and growth opportunities to reinforce developmental areas. Provide diverse learning opportunities.


  • Ensure all required. components are ordered for timely availability. Send items out for rework/repair as needed. Receive and inspect upon return. Perform engine runs on aircraft as required.


  • Maintain a current knowledge of Aircraft Service Changes (ASCs), Customer Bulletins, inspection schedule requirements, vendor information and all other procedures, publications and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.


  • Perform required. periodic maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems. Must demonstrate the ability to consistently perform assigned maintenance tasks within the quoted or standard CMP time.


  • Assist in maintaining work schedules and updating of CMP cards. Review work, including forms and records, to ensure compliance with Gulfstream Repair Station procedures and Airworthiness Standards.


  • Review daily job charging to ensure accuracy of charges to aircraft.


  • Work under the direction of the Service Team Manager to ensure that as a team, all project plan milestones are met.


  • Manage the work distribution to the team, define priorities as instructed by the STM, ensure communication with the team and coordination with internal and external stakeholders .


  • Additional Functions:
  • Apply 6S and Lean Initiatives to maintain good housekeeping and safety in all areas to include hangars, break areas, and offices. .


  • Help develop goals for team members and Support the company at the floor level. .


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Advanced knowledge of inspection and heavy maintenance (i.e Aircraft component removal and installation, flight control rigging, engine removal, installation, rigging, schedule and unscheduled inspections, and major or minor sheetmetal/structural repairs or alterations).


  • Advanced working knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials (maintenance manuals, IPCs and structural repair manuals, service bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, etc.).


  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.


  • Additional Information.


  • Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 222437

    Category: Maintenance

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 10/07/2024

    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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    General Dynamics

    General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

    Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

    General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

    Should I Apply?

    At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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