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Bombardier Aircraft Configuration Controller in Wichita, Kansas
When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.
Why join us?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.
Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.
Bombardier’s Benefits Program
With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
Insurance plans
Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more
Competitive base salary
Retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
What are your contributions to the team?
• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Rules
• Ensure (through discussion with Engineering and the Flight Crew) that proposed aircraft configuration changes, will not adversely affect upcoming ground or flight tests
• Ensure that detailed aircraft configuration requirements (FTE Set-up Sheets) are met
• Prepare, coordinate and authorize work to be performed on the aircraft, including development of the nightly work package
• Act as the primary point of contact to authorize all work performed on the flight test aircraft
• Serve as a focal for work package issues and provide liaison support to the various BFTC departments in support of short term scheduling goals
• Provide morning aircraft status briefing to various BFTC functions
• Prepare Pre-flight/Pre-Test Aircraft Configuration Briefing report and conduct briefings
• Attend Post-flight/Post-Test debrief meetings and perform follow up coordination activities for discrepancies reported during testing
• In coordination with Quality Assurance, plan and coordinate the timely execution of all Airworthiness Maintenance requirements, and maintain the tracking and timing of inspections, time life items and special maintenance items
• Work closely with the Flight Crew and is familiar with the aircraft test schedule
• Assist Lead Flight Test Engineer with the development of the short-term flight test schedule by providing input for upcoming maintenance, inspection and down time requirements.
• Attend daily meetings associated with aircraft support issues and status briefings
• Support offsite testing as required
• Manage deferred maintenance items and coordinate resolution
• Assist Project and Ground Operations with the development of downtime planning activities
How to thrive in this role?
• Typically 3-5 years experience in the aircraft maintenance field as a Mechanic, Technician, or Inspector
Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier family!
Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.
Job Aircraft Configuration Controller
Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet
Organization Learjet Inc
Shift
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 3827 Aircraft Configuration Controller