Why join us?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the worlds most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric business that fosters passion, diversity and authenticity.
Prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms.
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
What are your contributions to the team?
- 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, timecard 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 (REDs, RFEs, SRPSAs 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 3 years of experience in performing aircraft heavy/line maintenance.
- 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 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 can demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team.
- You have strong verbal and written communications skills.
- You possess 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 possess 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 family!
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, 1st Shift
Primary Location Hartford Service Center
Organization Learjet Inc
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 5144 Operations Supervisor, 1st Shift
