Technical Specialist III in GAC Appleton
Unique Skills:
This position is for the Customer Support Engineering Group. This group supports alterations of in-service Gulfstream aircraft systems including: avionics upgrades, satellite and ground based data communication , cabin data networks, cabin entertainment, cabin management, cabin reconfigurations, custom furnishings (galleys, lavatories, closets, etc.).
The Product Support segment is an exciting, dynamic, and fast-paced environment that requires flexibility, adaptability and quick-learning and communication skills to meet internal and external customers' needs.
Proactive communication skills are a must, as this position is relied upon by engineering, operations, and Gulfstream ODA personnel to define certification requirements for major alterations.
Candidate must have strong design engineering knowledge in electrical/avionics, or structures and cabin interiors, or mechanical systems. Having engineering knowledge and experience in multiple disciplines is a plus.
This position is responsible for creating certification documents including: Certification Plans, MRA Project Statements, Compliance Checklists, Flammability Reports, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Ground Test Plans, Airplane Flight Manual Supplements, etc. Preferred Candidate will have experience writing these documents.
This position requires communication and interface and coordination with Authorized Representatives of the Gulfstream ODA and its administrators. Experience working within an ODA or with the FAA is a plus.
The position will be expected to have a working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR - especially Part 25), as it pertains to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The preferred candidate will have experience showing compliance to these regulations.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or 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. 13 yrs 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:
Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope .
- Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities .
- Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge .
- Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas .
- Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost and schedule requirements .
- Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives .
- Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities .
- Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program .
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.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 231161
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 03/06/2026
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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