Technical Specialist III in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
DUTIES: Work on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development. Lead, generate, process, and support the review of engineering documentation required for certification programs from project start to closure. Be responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope. Make technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities. Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge. Review and approve certification deliverables (certification plans, summary compliance reports, correspondence, issue papers, etc.). Develop work methods and standard operating procedures for certification methods, processes, and tools. Recommend improvements to existing processes. Author issue papers and assist in preparation of applicant response. Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas. Act independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements. Work under consultative direction. Use independent judgment to accomplish objectives. Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. Conceive and plan investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program. Develop overarching project plan for G400 certification, including certification basis, Project Specific Certification Plans, System Certification Plans, schedule, budget, and deliverables. Develop new project-specific issue papers, exemptions, Special Conditions (SC), Alternative Means of Compliance (AMOC), and Equivalent Levels of Safety (ELOS). Develop compliance checklists to meet airworthiness and environmental regulations. Demonstrate compliance by developing, releasing, controlling, and submitting accurate type design data, analyses, plans, and reports per the agreed-upon Certification Plans. Develop certification strategies for new and derivative aircraft, major design changes, and significant design changes. Assess impact of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) or potential changes to guidance material (industry or regulatory) to apply to future design development. Participate in industry conferences, working groups, and committees related to aviation certification as assigned. Act as liaison between the company engineering department and civil aviation authority specialists on aircraft certification projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field required. Thirteen years of experience in job offered or related position in airworthiness engineering required, including any experience with: aircraft certification processes, procedures, and objectives; the aircraft development lifecycle; authoring issue papers; writing certification plans and test plans; FAA 14 CFR Part 21, Part 25, and Part 183; and an understanding of the FAA, the EASA, and the ODA. In lieu of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field and thirteen years of experience, Employer will accept a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field and eleven years of the above-requested experience or a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field and nine years of the above-requested experience. Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
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: 233991
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 06/18/2026
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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