Aircraft Coordinator

Job Description - Aircraft Coordinator (330717) Job Number: 330717

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 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Arlington.

Bring your experience and ideas and be part of the dynamic company leading the future of vertical lift. The Flight Test team at Bell is responsible for safely executing all development and certification test activities for all novel civil and military programs. Working alongside like-minded talent you’ll be able to hone your technical abilities during aircraft development and gain experience in leadership while playing a significant role in propelling Bell forward as the leading edge in innovative future product development.

• Work closely with the flight test engineers to coordinate aircraft modification, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and instrumentation system integration and operation.
• Maintain aircraft configuration control and manage aircraft availability for flight test.
• Manage the daily design-built configuration of the aircraft to meet the test requirements established by Flight Test Engineering to support the planned flight tests.
• Document and direct aircraft maintenance through the Aircraft Electronic Workbook process.
• Work closely with the IPTs, and project FTEs, and provide direction to the Operations Supervisors to meet project schedule.
• Work closely with MMUMs and EFUMs to maintain FAA conformity of experimental aircraft.
• Maintain appropriate design-built conformity for all assigned test aircraft.
• Meet all FAA and DCMA requirements for aircraft conformity. Comply with FOD, Bell Safety, and ITAR requirements.
• Actively participate in problem-solving and contribute to the development of new techniques and standards.
• Travel 20%

• At least 3 years experience performing in aviation maintenance related operation.
• Experience in reading and understanding engineering blueprints.
• Proficiency with CATIA and ENOVIA.
• Must be able to effectively operate in a fast-paced research and development environment.
• Must have a detailed understanding of FAA configuration management and conformity process.

• A&P certificate preferred.
• Articulate verbal and written communication.

• 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
• Competitive salary
• 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.

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