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Aircraft Configuration Controller

Bombardier is hiring an Aircraft Configuration Controller in Wichita, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Bombardier.

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  • Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
  • The posting mentions aircraft configuration, flight test scheduling and airworthiness maintenance among its tools and skills.
  • Level classes it as a mid-level role.
  • Bombardier has 926 other open roles on Level.
  • Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Control flight test aircraft configurations, work packages, and airworthiness maintenance requirements.

aircraft-configurationflight-test-schedulingairworthiness-maintenancequality-assurance-coordination

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

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
  • Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• 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
ADDITIONAL DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A&P License or (Canadian equivalent) or FCC license
• Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or related field
• Previous experience in a similar capacity on experimental flight test aircraft
• 1-2 years experience at Bombardier BFTC
• QA, QC or Engineering experience preferred
Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning or maintenance control

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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 16353 Aircraft Configuration Controller

How we rate this

Aircraft Configuration Controller at Bombardier rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Aircraft ConfigurationFlight Test SchedulingAirworthiness MaintenanceQuality Assurance Coordination

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  2. Tell me about a project where flight test scheduling was part of your work. What did you do?
  3. Tell me about a project where airworthiness maintenance was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where quality assurance coordination was part of your work. What did you do?

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