Flight Test Inspector

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier’s Learjet Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Flight Test Inspector to join a team responsible for preflight, in-flight, and ground test inspections of experimental aircraft.

You will witness and inspect installations, document discrepancies, and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and safety requirements before flight. Two years’ experience and a preferred airframe & powerplant license are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in preflight or flight test inspection on aircraft (prefer experimental).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Ability to use precision measurement instruments and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, pre/post flight, and final inspections of experimental aircraft to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
• Witness and inspect installation of all experimental ground test articles.
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with assigned technicians or engineering.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, and flight-test work orders.

Skills

Preflight inspection experience

Read engineering docs

Precision measurement tools

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Airframe & Powerplant license

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 General Work Requirements
• Perform in-process, pre/post flight, and final inspections of experimental aircraft to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company restrictive special inspections (C-RSI), preventive maintenance schedule (PMS), and address safety of flight concerns
• Witness and inspect the installation of all experimental ground test articles
• Witness and/or inspect the assembly, installation, and functional tests per applicable engineering and functional test specifications of all components and systems
• Perform initial shakedown of experimental aircraft upon arrival from final assembly to ensure proper and complete installation of production and experimental components and systems and assess the overall condition of the aircraft
• Verify in-flight and ground discrepancies have been completed or properly resolved prior to flight release for Bombardier-Learjet experimental aircraft and ground test for Canadian flight test aircraft
• Document discrepancies and coordinate resolution with assigned experimental technicians or engineering as appropriate
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and complies with engineering specifications and aircraft configuration prior to flight
• Prepare and maintain records and files, for example, maintenance records, inspection records, aircraft logs, functional test procedures, and flight test work orders on all ground test articles, experimental Bombardier-Learjet aircraft, and Canadian flight test aircraft
• Write conformities verifying assemblies and installations are manufactured and installed per engineering specifications
• Weigh experimental aircraft and initiate applicable weight and balance forms per engineering specifications and quality manuals
• Monitor and ensure to update certification status, tools and equipment

How to thrive in this role?

• You typically have 2 years experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on aircraft with experience related to preflight or flight test inspection on experimental aircraft preferred
• You have an airframe and powerplant license (highly preferred).
• You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents
• You have the ability to use and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments and related equipment
• You have working knowledge of all aircraft assembly and systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, avionics, and instrumentation
• You have interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals and departments

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 Flight Test Inspector

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15201 Flight Test Inspector