Operations Supervisor, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) - Overnight Shift

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH seeks an Operations Supervisor, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) for an Overnight Shift at the Hartford Service Center. The role leads maintenance teams, schedules and oversees aircraft servicing, ensuring compliance with FARs and repair station procedures.

The ideal candidate has an A&P certificate and strong leadership in heavy/line maintenance. You will coordinate tooling, parts, and personnel, manage timekeeping, and drive safety and lean initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance and inspections.
• 2+ years of leadership/supervisory experience, preferably in aircraft maintenance.
• A&P certificate or equivalent under FAR part 65.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations (part 91/121/135/145).
• Experience with aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft.
• Familiarity with EH&S rules and safety in maintenance operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relation-building with staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general work requirements and safety programs.
• Supervise assigned employees, approve time cards, and conduct reviews.
• Coordinate unscheduled maintenance and work at locations outside fixed stations.
• Ensure workmanship complies with Repair Station/Quality Manual and FARs.
• Manage resources to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Support engineering through requests for tooling or parts as needed.
• Lead meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records and ensure accurate timekeeping and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (FAA FARs)

Communication skills

Education

A&P Certificate (FAR part 65)

Job description

Your next opportunity in aerospace could be just one conversation away.

#Bombardier is hiring skilled talent in aircraft maintenance, structures, quality, and operations.

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

Overnight (3rd Shift) Schedule Requirement

This position is a permanent overnight (3rd shift) role working from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Candidates must be available to work one of the following schedules:

• 3A Shift: Every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
• 3B Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Requirements
• 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, time card and vacation approvals, PMP and 30/60/90 day reviews, opportunities for professional development and training, personnel decisions concerning hire, fire, disciplinary issues, and salary adjustments, as well as employee schedules and leave.
• Responsible for coordinating unscheduled aircraft maintenance and work performed at a location other than the Repair stations fixed location
• Supervise the performance of maintenance and ensure that work is performed in accordance with Repair Station / Quality Manual, Site Operating Procedures and FARs.
• Oversee and manage the resources to maximize productivity and minimize DOI. As required, submit requests for engineering support (RED's, RFE's, SRPSA's and installs) in direct support of operations for all product lines.
• May be required to act on behalf of Customer Project Manager during absence.
• May be required to support UMT, including, for example, coordination of tooling and parts, scheduling personnel, and aircraft return-to-service.
• Administers team related policies & procedures.
• Manage time keeping system to ensure employee hours are accurate, and track attendance.
• Coordinate technical shop floor issues, such as engineering, specialized tooling requirements, etc.
• Facilitate DMM meetings with all departments & shops.
• Monitor housing and facilities for compliance with 14 CFR 145.103 and report any insufficiency.
• Identify and communicate best practices and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in BAS Network Database and transfer SAP Work Orders into database.
• Engage in BAS Network Reporting. (Shop Floor Efficiency)

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance and inspection procedues
• You have a minimum of 2 years leadership / Supervisory or Lead experience (Aircraft Maintenance preferred)
• You possess an A&P Certificate or otherwise appropriately certificated under FAR part 65
• You have working knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, for example, part 91, 121, 135, and 145
• You have working knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs for 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 possess 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 demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team
• You possess strong Verbal and written communications skills
• You have training skills necessary to provide employee training
• 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 other operating systems used to manage the maintenance work

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 Operations Supervisor, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) - Overnight Shift, BOND

Primary Location Hartford Service Center

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Night job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15737 Operations Supervisor, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) - Overnight Shift