Supervisor, Flight Test

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?

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Perform supervisor responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance, review, approve, and verify employees hours worked and paid, and verify employees charge time to correct aircraft and project
• Attend aircraft review and status meetings to identify issues, problems, and concerns, prioritize projects, and develop daily schedule for assigned area(s)
• Coordinate with other flight test supervisors in assigning labor to accommodate fluctuating workload
• Participate in readiness review meetings with internal customers (i.e., Montreal, Toronto, and Learjet) to plan aircraft testing and identify, for example, special testing requirements and conditions, required equipment, fabricated parts and engineering documents, and provide time estimates
• Coordinate and communicate with Methods, Stores, and Engineering on aircraft installations, reconfigurations, issues during aircraft down-times and as required
• Review assigned area(s) to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) directives
• Provide training, monitor training schedule, and document training received for flight test directives, skill certifications, and safety training
• Verify parts, equipment, and facility availability and readiness to support aircraft testing schedule
• Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, and controllers to resolve and clear aircraft dispositions
• Conduct weekly crew meetings
• Ensure hangar and assigned work area(s) remain clean and free from foreign object debris (FOD)
• May oversee flight stores, shipping, receiving, and traffic areas and daily operations
• May oversee fabrication and machining of parts, test equipment, and structures in support of aircraft testing

How to thrive in this role?

• Must be available to work all shifts
• Typically 3 years of experience as an aircraft mechanic, electrical technician, sheet metal fabrication, and/or structures technician, which must include at least 1 year in a lead role in one of the above areas.
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management, and contractors
• Technical reading skills necessary to read and interpret Engineering documents or schematics
• Must be able to obtain an A&P license or General Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operators Radio Telephone License

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 Supervisor, Flight Test

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 12413 Supervisor, Flight Test

Nearest Major Market: Wichita