Advisor Technical

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking an experienced Advisor Technical to lead heavy/line maintenance activities, coordinate with engineering and operations, and mentor technicians. The role requires deep knowledge of FARs, repair programs, and Bombardier systems, with supervisory experience preferred.

The incumbent will oversee aircraft schedules, communicate new technical requirements, and ensure high shop floor standards while supporting project management duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in aircraft heavy/line maintenance.
• 1 year of experience with Bombardier product line.
• Working knowledge of applicable FARs (Part 91/121/135/145).
• Knowledge of Repair Station Manual and aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jets.
• Familiarity with SAP and Pivotal maintenance transactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Rules.
• Coordinate shop floor issues with management and support safety communications.
• Coordinate technical shop floor issues with engineering, parts, tooling, and outside vendors.
• Assist engineering constraints in support of operations for all product lines.
• Maintain shop floor efficiencies at high aviation maintenance standards.
• Communicate new technical requirements to operations (ICWs, ADs, SBs, TRs, AWs).
• Assist in training and mentoring newly hired technicians.
• Monitor training requirements to maintain engine run, taxi, and towing authorizations; supervise trainers and issue licenses as needed.
• Provide input on technician hiring, promotion, reprimand, and firing decisions.
• Act on behalf of Project Manager during absence; support operations as needed.
• Create aircraft schedules for the shop floor; assist in morning meetings and program maintenance.
• Conduct hangar audits and coordinate support activities.
• Create work orders; attend training classes and seminars as necessary.
• Coach/train technicians toward goals and quality expectations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

SAP

Pivotal maintenance

Communication skills

Team leadership

Planning & organization

Self-directed

Tools

SAP

Pivotal maintenance

Job description

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 Bombardier General Work Rules.

• In conjunction with the management team is responsible for communication and support of Service Center safety

• Responsible for coordinating technical shop floor issues (such as engineering, parts, tooling, outside vendor issues, etc.) directly or through support team members

• Assist / liaison with Engineering Constraints (RED's, RFE's, SRPSA's and installs) in direct support of operations for all product lines

• Assist in maintaining shop floor efficiencies at the highest levels of standard aviation maintenance

• Become familiar with all new technical requirements issued (ICW's, AD's, SB's, TR's and AW's) and assist operations with communicating appropriate information

• Assist in training and mentoring all newly hired technicians

• Monitor and assist in training requirements to maintain proficient engine run, taxi and towing authorizations. (Supervise designated trainers and issue licenses as required)

• Provide input on technician hire, promotion, reprimand and fire decisions

• Act on behalf of Project Manager during absence

• Assist operations as required to supplement Project Manager duties

• Creates aircraft schedules for the shop floor

• Assists Operations supervisor with morning meeting set up

• Assists Operations manager with maintaining programs

• Conducts hangar audits

• Assists Operations team with coordinating support activities

• Create work orders

• Attend training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits and trade shows as necessary to maintain/expand knowledge with respect to technical and supervisory skills.

• Actively coach/train technicians on service center goals and quality expectations while providing technical assistance and support.

How to thrive in this role?

• You typically have a minimum of 8 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance, along with 1 year of experience with Bombardier product line.

• You typically have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example, part 91, 121, 135, and 145

• You typically have working knowledge of Repair Station Manual and aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft

• You have working knowledge of SAP and Pivotal maintenance transactions

• You are motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently

• 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 verbal and written communications skills

• You have a recognized high level of technical competency and credibility

• You have training skills necessary to provide Technician training

• You are a team player

• You are able to influence without authority and develop results-oriented action plans

• You have planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate technical support to maintain aircraft schedule.

• You are motivated and self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• You have computer skills necessary to learn and / or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email and web-based applications

• You have 2 years of supervisory or lead experience - preferred

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 Advisor Technical

Primary Location Wichita Service/Compltn.Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15730 Advisor Technical