Project Manager (Aircraft Maintenance)

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Location: Wichita, KS, US, 67209-2924

Company: Bombardier

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?


•    Encourage and promote a safe work environment by supervising a safety/security program which includes operation of support equipment, aircraft systems, 5S, general housekeeping and lean manufacturing.  Ensure that regular established safety/security audits are conducted and discrepancies are addressed.
•    Perform supervisory responsibilities for assigned employees and area(s), for example, timecard and vacation approvals, PMP and 30/60-day reviews, opportunities for professional development and training, personnel decisions concerning hire, fire, disciplinary issues, promotions and salary adjustments, as well as employee schedules and leave.
•    Serve as customer primary point-of-contact in daily communications, coordinating, and follow-up for items such as time/labor/material quotes, preliminary invoices, progress updates, customer approval and debrief on work packages, resolution of squawks, and warranty issues.  Upsells additional work to Customer.
•    Perform Project Management duties for multiple aircraft to include identification of potential risks and management of constraints.  Price codes, work orders, reviews labor charges, builds, reviews, and delivers Pro Forma invoice to Customer.
•    Execute and maintain schedule through aircraft delivery and follow-up.  Monitor and oversee workflow to ensure work package is on schedule and within budget, including shop floor efficiency. Ensure that work is performed in accordance with Repair Station / Quality Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs.  
•     Facilitate status meetings with all departments and shops; update daily reports on status of aircraft and report to Operations Manager
•     Support all teams (i.e. Quality, Invoice Analysts, Line Service, Materials) in returning aircraft to service after maintenance
•    Assist and coordinate special programs (i.e., Smart Parts, ESP, MSP, Honeywell, and Warranty) with Planning, Invoice Analysts and Materials.
•    Produce maintenance and other employee reports as assigned (i.e., IW72/CN41, shortage sheet/zoom, and payroll)
•    Review, approve, and sign final customer invoice as needed, (i.e., review margin analysis, warranty negotiations, and revision of service orders (SVOs) 
•    Perform post work package activities, (i.e., customer follow-up calls, resolve customer issues after departure).
•    Responsible for meeting or exceeding facility financial objectives on all projects.  Issues and collects DPRs, reviews payment terms with customer

 

How to thrive in this role?

•    You typically have a minimum 5 years of experience in performing heavy/line aircraft maintenance
•    You typically have a minimum 2 years of supervisory experience or 3 years of lead experience
•    You have A&P license or otherwise appropriately certificated under FAR Part 65
•    You have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example, part 91, 121, 135 & 145
•    You have working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs for business jet aircraft
•    You have working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations.
•    You have interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments
•    You have customer service skills necessary to modify communication, tone, and presentation to defuse crisis situations with internal and external customers and maintain mutually beneficial customer relations
•    You have strong verbal and written communications skills
•    You have ability to Demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team
•    You have planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload of assigned employees within a multiple project setting
•    You have computer skills necessary to learn and / or operate, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email and web-based applications as well as operating systems used to manage the maintenance work
ADDITIONAL DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    You have 4 year college degree 
•    You have previous experience in Project Management
•    You have working knowledge of SAP and Pivotal maintenance transactions
•    You have working knowledge with ISO/OHSAS management system and resources.
•    You have basic acumen of accounting and budgeting principles necessary to read and interpret profit/loss statements, financial reports, and meet financial objectives for assigned area and programs

 

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 Project Manager (Aircraft Maintenance)

Primary Location Wichita Service/Compltn.Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift 

Employee Status Regular

Requisition  6281  Project Manager (Aircraft Maintenance)