Weekend Supervisor, Operations (7500)

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Learjet Inc. in Tucson seeks a Weekend Supervisor, Operations to lead maintenance teams and coordinate off-site activities. You will supervise, schedule, and manage timekeeping, ensuring safety compliance and quality across multiple projects.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft maintenance and 2+ years supervisory experience, plus an A&P or FAR65 qualification. Strong communication and planning skills are essential to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft heavy/line maintenance.
• Minimum 2 years leadership/supervisory experience (Aircraft Maintenance preferred).
• A&P Certificate or cert under FAR part 65.
• Knowledge of applicable FARs (part 91, 121, 135, 145).
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance inspection programs for jet aircraft.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations at workplace.
• Interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with all levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for crisis defusion and reporting.
• Training skills to provide employee training.
• Planning and organization to coordinate workload across projects.
• Computer skills to use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements and supervise a safety program.
• Coordinate unscheduled maintenance and work off-site.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee shop floor issues and engineer support requests.
• Lead team meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FARs and Repair Station/Quality Manual.
• Coordinate tooling, parts, and scheduling for multiple projects.
• Support Customer Project Manager during absence when required.
• Engage with SAP Work Orders and BAS network reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & organization

Safety awareness

Ability to coach/ develop people

Environmental, Health & Safety

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

SAP

Pivotal

Autotime

Job description

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.

Providing services to 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 continuous growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the greatest results happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

What are your contributions to the team?

At Bombardier, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel.

• 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 typically have a minimum of 3 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance
• You typically 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 have interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments
• You possess 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 are able to 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 the 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

ADDITIONAL DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You possess a 4 year College Degree
• You have previous experience in Project Management
• You have working knowledge of SAP, Pivotal & Autotime maintenance transactions
• You have working knowledge of ISO/OHSAS management system and resources

Now that you can see yourself with the Bombardier Team!

OpportunityWeekend Supervisor, Operations (7500)
Primary LocationLearjet Inc., Tucson 3050
OrganizationLearjet Inc
Requisition14269 Weekend Supervisor, Operations (7500)