Manager Aircraft Customization - Textron
Piney Flats, TN
About the Job
Manager Aircraft Customization
Description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
Aircraft Services Team – Bell Piney Flats
Bring your experience and expertise and help lead the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services Team. This position will manage Aircraft Customization including production, safety, quality, and personnel.
What you’ll be doing as a Manager Aircraft Customization
Achieve Bell and Textron safety established goals for reportable incidents and lost time injuries.
Reflect and promote Textron, Bell, and Piney Flats values and behaviors.
Manage and administer the day-to-day customization activities to ensure all aspects of safety, quality, cost, and schedule are met.
Ensure compliance with Part 145 Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
Coordinate cross functionally to prioritize deliverables to meet the needs of the business.
Oversee upkeep of shop equipment and tools and cleanliness of workstations.
Review and validate customizing budget with the Senior Aircraft Services Manager.
Prepare and present performance status and execution reports as required.
Provide span time estimates for proposed customizing projects.
Ensure personnel and resource requirements are identified, validated, and allocated to the correct areas to ensure on time completion of projects.
Lead and develop direct reports.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
Understanding of and ability to enforce compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulationsand FAA requirements for 145 Repair Station Operations.
Experience in evaluating data and metrics to support capacity and headcount planning.
Ability to lead and develop cohesive teams.
Highly skilled in communication.
Proven ability to multitask in a high performing team culture environment.
What you need to be successful
10 years of experience maintaining, modifying, and repairing aircraft.
7 years supervisory experience leading and directing aircraft maintenance technicians.
5 years of administrative oversight of planning and scheduling aviation maintenance activities.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Technical Field.
Preferred:
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plan certificate highly desired.
Advanced knowledge of aerospace industry manufacturing, modification, and customizing methods.
Prior work experience in engineering or technical position in aerospace related field.
Experience collaborating with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to squat, sit, craw, bend, stoop, and kneel under production aircraft
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work stands
Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required
Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
What we offer you in return
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
Access to Employee Resource Groups
And so much more
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Product Support
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 06/12/2024, 4:48:17 PM
Job Number: 324044
Description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
Aircraft Services Team – Bell Piney Flats
Bring your experience and expertise and help lead the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services Team. This position will manage Aircraft Customization including production, safety, quality, and personnel.
What you’ll be doing as a Manager Aircraft Customization
Achieve Bell and Textron safety established goals for reportable incidents and lost time injuries.
Reflect and promote Textron, Bell, and Piney Flats values and behaviors.
Manage and administer the day-to-day customization activities to ensure all aspects of safety, quality, cost, and schedule are met.
Ensure compliance with Part 145 Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
Coordinate cross functionally to prioritize deliverables to meet the needs of the business.
Oversee upkeep of shop equipment and tools and cleanliness of workstations.
Review and validate customizing budget with the Senior Aircraft Services Manager.
Prepare and present performance status and execution reports as required.
Provide span time estimates for proposed customizing projects.
Ensure personnel and resource requirements are identified, validated, and allocated to the correct areas to ensure on time completion of projects.
Lead and develop direct reports.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
Understanding of and ability to enforce compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulationsand FAA requirements for 145 Repair Station Operations.
Experience in evaluating data and metrics to support capacity and headcount planning.
Ability to lead and develop cohesive teams.
Highly skilled in communication.
Proven ability to multitask in a high performing team culture environment.
What you need to be successful
10 years of experience maintaining, modifying, and repairing aircraft.
7 years supervisory experience leading and directing aircraft maintenance technicians.
5 years of administrative oversight of planning and scheduling aviation maintenance activities.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Technical Field.
Preferred:
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plan certificate highly desired.
Advanced knowledge of aerospace industry manufacturing, modification, and customizing methods.
Prior work experience in engineering or technical position in aerospace related field.
Experience collaborating with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs., and to team lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to squat, sit, craw, bend, stoop, and kneel under production aircraft
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work stands
Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required
Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
What we offer you in return
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
120 hours Vacation time
12-13 paid holidays per year
6 weeks parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health insurance
On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
Access to Employee Resource Groups
And so much more
It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.
We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Product Support
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 06/12/2024, 4:48:17 PM
Job Number: 324044
Source : Textron
