Quality Operations Specialist, FAA Certified Repair Station

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9/80 work schedule

PTO 80 hours

120 vacation hours

12-13 holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

On-site clinic

Descripción de la vacante

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Quality Operations Specialist for its FAA Certified Repair Station. You will coordinate repair station work, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with RSQM, FAA regulations, and AS9100 standards.

The role interfaces with FAA districts, Bell Management, and Textron University for training. Strong emphasis on audits, RCCA, and cross-functional collaboration to support regulatory readiness and customer confidence.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business Admin, Engineering, etc.).
• Minimum 2+ years in aerospace quality with FAA/AS9100 exposure.
• Experience reading blueprints, specs, reports, and certifications.
• Knowledge of RSQM, and traceability requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and validate repair station work to ensure FAA/RSQM compliance.
• Review and revise repair documentation and capability listings.
• Manage training content and personnel certifications in Textron University.
• Provide guidance on documentation and FAA compliance to managers and inspectors.
• Audit documentation and perform annual internal audits (CASS).
• Prepare documentation packages for internal and external audits and customer reviews.

Conocimientos

QA Experience

FAA Regulations

Documentation

Cross-functional Leadership

Technical Interpretation

Educación

BS/BA in related field

Herramientas

SAP

Enovia

Power BI

3DX

CATIA V6

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers. We challenge what's possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell MV-75, part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, and Bell's X-76, a High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This role is onsite at Bells Fort Worth, TX Headquarters.

FAA Certified Repair Station Quality Operations

The Quality Operations Specialist for the FAA Certified Repair Station is responsible for coordinating and validating all repair station work performed on Bell components to ensure compliance with Bell technical data, the Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM), Quality Management System requirements, and FAA regulations.

This role oversees repair station documentation, revision control, training consistency, database accuracy, and formal audit compliance, including annual internal audits through the CASS system.

The position serves as a key interface between internal Bell Repair Station Operations, the FAA Flight District Standards Office (FSDO) and Bell Management.

The position reports to the Senior Manager Civil Certification and interfaces directly with the Bell Training Academy and Flight Research Center management and staff.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Operations Specialist, FAA Certified Repair Station:

• Support Quality activities for the Bell Fort Worth repair station by assisting as a point of contact, overseeing repair station capabilities and ensuring all work complies with the RSQM, Bell drawings/specifications, technical manuals, and FAA Part 145 requirements, as well as staying current on regulatory changes and their implementation.
• Assist with repair station documentation, records, and revision control by reviewing and validating incoming repair documentation (e.g., FAA Form 8130-3, teardown reports, inspections, test data, certifications, traceability), maintaining and revising the RSQM, Training Manual, and Forms Manual, and ensuring accurate, up-to-date capability listings, audits, documentation records, and personnel qualifications in the Repair Station Database and Roster.
• Support the administration and coordination repair station training within Textron University, including creating, updating, assigning, and tracking training content related to procedures, documentation requirements, FAA regulations, RSQM updates, and Quality Operations processes, while ensuring all authorized personnel meet required training and certification standards.
• Provide Quality Operations support by furnishing technical guidance to area managers, supervisors, and inspectors on documentation and FAA compliance, and supporting Quality Ops, Engineering, and Supplier Quality investigations with repair station documentation, traceability records, and historical data.
• Participate in audit and surveillance activities by conducting routine documentation audits and annual internal audits (CASS) of repair station work, capabilities, and personnel; ensuring compliance with RSQM, FAA, AS9100, recordkeeping and retention requirements; and validating effective, sustained RCCA for internal and external audit findings.
• Support external oversight and customer confidence by preparing documentation packages, revision histories, and findings summaries for formal repair station audits, FAA/EASA surveillance events, and customer compliance reviews.
• Assist cross-functional coordination by representing the repair station in reviews with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Aftermarket Services. Provide updates on repair station performance, training compliance, audit results, RCCA effectiveness, regulatory risks, and supplying documentation trends, training data, audit findings, and RSQM revisions to support capability evaluations.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, Engineering, or similar field.
• At least 2+ years’ experience as a Quality Professional in the aerospace industry, including exposure to FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and 145 regulations, familiarity with RSQM structure, AS9100 audits, CASS auditing systems, FAA oversight activities, and broader regulatory frameworks (FAA/EASA/AS9100/AS9110).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, reports, procedures, and certifications; experience in detail and component manufacturing, metal and composite repairs, and component assembly; strong analytical and problem-solving skills with emphasis on traceability and recordkeeping accuracy.
• Experience with SAP, Enovia, Power BI, 3DX, Catia 6, plus strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and related applications.
• Demonstrated focus on Quality & Compliance, documentation and revision control, audit execution and RCCA validation, training development and administration, and Six Sigma Green Belt (or other Continuous Improvement) certification.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate and influence across departments; comfort interacting with management, customers, and regulatory authorities; strength in technical interpretation and cross-functional communication.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

What We Offer You in Return:

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

ITAR and / or EAR Statement

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Relocation

Unavailable

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

10/30/2026, 10:58:00 AM