Lead Aircraft Technical Advisor

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Wichita is seeking an experienced Advisor Technical to lead heavy/line maintenance efforts, coordinate shop floor activities, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations across Bombardier product lines.

You will mentor technicians, manage schedules, and liaise with Engineering to resolve constraints while maintaining high aviation maintenance standards. Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance, plus 1 year with Bombardier product line.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (e.g., Part 91, 121, 135, and 145).
• Working knowledge of Repair Station Manual and aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Pivotal maintenance transactions.
• Motivated and self-directed with the ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and all levels of management.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of technical competency and credibility.
• Training skills necessary to provide Technician training.
• Team player with collaboration mindset.
• Ability to influence without authority and develop results-oriented action plans.
• Planning and organization skills to plan, prioritize and coordinate technical support to maintain aircraft schedule.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills to learn and operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, project, email and web-based applications.
• 2 years of supervisory or lead experience - preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Rules.
• Coordinate technical shop floor issues directly or through support team members.
• Assist/liaison with Engineering Constraints (REDs, RFEs, SRPSAs and installs) in support of operations for all product lines.
• Maintain shop floor efficiencies at high levels of standard aviation maintenance.
• Stay updated with new technical requirements (ICWs, ADs, SBs, TRs, AWs) and communicate information.
• Provide Technician training and mentorship to newly hired technicians.
• Oversee input on technician hiring, promotion, reprimand and firing decisions.
• Create aircraft schedules for the shop floor.
• Assist Operations supervisor with morning meeting setup and with program maintenance.
• Conduct hangar audits and coordinate support activities
• Create work orders and coordinate training seminars, classes, and exhibits to expand knowledge
• Coach/train technicians on center goals and quality expectations and provide technical support

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

SAP

Pivotal maintenance transactions

Training skills

Supervisory/lead experience

Communication (verbal/written)

Planning & organization

Influence without authority

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Pivotal maintenance transactions

Job description

Bombardier Wichita is seeking an experienced Advisor Technical to lead heavy/line maintenance efforts, coordinate shop floor activities, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations across Bombardier product lines.

You will mentor technicians, manage schedules, and liaise with Engineering to resolve constraints while maintaining high aviation maintenance standards. Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential.