Case Study Engineering Updated October 14, 2025 3 min read By GPSI Team

5 Years of Continuous CNC Programming Partnership

A leading aircraft manufacturer needed 100% NC Programming support across multiple government programs — without the gaps of traditional staffing. GPSI became its premier outsourced NC Programming and Engineering partner, five years and counting.

CNC and NC programming for aircraft manufacturing

5 yrs Continuous NC Programming
partnership

Client Aircraft Manufacturer — Government Programs

A leading manufacturer of aircraft for government programs needing full NC Programming support across multiple ongoing programs.

Industry

Aerospace & Defence

Engagement

Outsourced NC Programming & Engineering

Model

Dedicated PM · variable-cost crew

Duration

5+ years, continuous

Key Takeaways

The client needed 100% NC Programming support across multiple ongoing government programs.
A peak-valley business cycle made traditional staffing inefficient and inconsistent.
GPSI supplied a dedicated Project Manager and a highly skilled NC Programming crew.
Support was delivered start to finish across the full program scope.
GPSI became the client’s premier resource for outsourced NC Programming and Engineering.
A stable internal core is now complemented by a proven, variable-cost GPSI talent resource.

Scope of WorkWhat did the client need?

A leading manufacturer of aircraft for government programs, required a business partner with capabilities to 100% to support their machine NC programming needs for multiple ongoing programs. The need included shop support, NC Programming, material logistics, engineering support, quality liaison, and more.

Full scope of support

A single partner across the entire NC Programming value chain.

Shop support NC Programming Material logistics Engineering support Quality liaison … and more

DEFINITION

NC Programming: Numerical Control (NC) programming is the creation of the coded instructions that drive CNC machine tools to cut and shape parts. For aircraft programs, it must meet exacting engineering standards and quality requirements.

The ChallengeWhy didn’t traditional staffing work?

The client’s peak-valley business cycle presented challenges with efficient staffing utilization.
A traditional staffing solution was not satisfactory due to having to train/retrain individuals on the client’s engineering standards.
There were no guarantees that the same contracted NC Programmers would be available, project to project.

ActivitiesWhat did GPSI provide?

The client wanted to build a collaborative relationship with a highly technical NC Programming group that could 100% support their programs from start to finish. Global Partner Solutions was able to provide the client with the needed support to their programs from start to finish by providing them with:

Dedicated Project Manager

A dedicated Project Manager to oversee the entirety of the program.

Proven NC Programming experience

Many years of NC Programming support, delivering projects perfectly suited to the client’s needs.

Highly skilled crew

A highly skilled, experienced crew that goes over and above the client’s needs.

ResultsWhat was the result?

Global Partner Solutions has become the client’s premier resource for out-sourced NC Programming and Engineering. Since then, the client is enjoying the benefits of a stable core of internal NC Programmers complemented by a proven, variable-cost resource of talent provided by Global Partner Solutions.

5+ yrs

Continuous partnership

100%

Program support, start to finish

Dedicated Project Manager

Flex

Variable-cost talent resource

Premier outsourced resource

GPSI is the client’s go-to for outsourced NC Programming and Engineering.

Stable core + variable flex

An internal core complemented by a proven, variable-cost GPSI resource.

Start-to-finish support

Full program coverage across multiple ongoing government programs.

Standards retained

A consistent, technical crew that holds the client’s engineering standards.

Global Partner Solutions has become the client’s premier resource for out-sourced NC Programming and Engineering — a stable internal core, complemented by a proven, variable-cost partner. — Outcome of the 5-year GPSI partnership

AS9100NSF-ISR Certified

GPSI delivers NC Programming and engineering support for aircraft programs under AS9100-certified quality management — the standard behind engagements like this one.

Frequently asked questions

What did the client need?

A leading manufacturer of aircraft for government programs needed a partner able to fully support its machine NC programming needs across multiple ongoing programs — including shop support, NC Programming, material logistics, engineering support, and quality liaison.

Why didn’t traditional staffing work?

The client’s peak-valley business cycle made efficient staffing utilization hard, traditional staffing required constant training and retraining on the client’s engineering standards, and there was no guarantee the same contracted NC Programmers would be available from project to project.

What is NC Programming?

NC (Numerical Control) Programming is the creation of the coded instructions that drive CNC machine tools to cut and shape parts. For aircraft programs it must meet exacting engineering standards and quality requirements.

What did GPSI provide?

GPSI provided a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the entire program, many years of NC Programming experience suited to the client’s needs, and a highly skilled, experienced crew that goes over and above — supporting the programs from start to finish.

What was the result?

GPSI became the client’s premier resource for outsourced NC Programming and Engineering. The client now benefits from a stable core of internal NC Programmers complemented by a proven, variable-cost talent resource from GPSI, in a partnership spanning five years.

Need NC Programming and engineering support that scales?

GPSI provides dedicated, AS9100-grade NC Programming and engineering teams — a stable, variable-cost partner that supports your programs from start to finish. Let’s find a time to connect.

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