Aircraft Configuration Controller

What are your contributions to the team?

• Ensure (through discussion with Engineering and the Flight Crew) that proposed aircraft configuration changes, will not adversely affect upcoming ground or flight tests
• Ensure that detailed aircraft configuration requirements (FTE Set-up Sheets) are met
• Prepare, coordinate and authorize work to be performed on the aircraft, including development of the nightly work package
• Act as the primary point of contact to authorize all work performed on the flight test aircraft
• Serve as a focal for work package issues and provide liaison support to the various BFTC departments in support of short term scheduling goals
• Provide morning aircraft status briefing to various BFTC functions
• Prepare Pre-flight/Pre-Test Aircraft Configuration Briefing report and conduct briefings
• Attend Post-flight/Post-Test debrief meetings and perform follow up coordination activities for discrepancies reported during testing
• In coordination with Quality Assurance, plan and coordinate the timely execution of all Airworthiness Maintenance requirements, and maintain the tracking and timing of inspections, time life items and special maintenance items
• Work closely with the Flight Crew and is familiar with the aircraft test schedule
• Assist Lead Flight Test Engineer with the development of the short-term flight test schedule by providing input for upcoming maintenance, inspection and down time requirements.
• Attend daily meetings associated with aircraft support issues and status briefings
• Support offsite testing as required
• Manage deferred maintenance items and coordinate resolution
• Assist Project and Ground Operations with the development of downtime planning activities

How to thrive in this role?

• Typically 3-5 years experience in the aircraft maintenance field as a Mechanic, Technician, or Inspector
ADDITIONAL DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A&P License or (Canadian equivalent) or FCC license
• Associates degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology or related field
• Previous experience in a similar capacity on experimental flight test aircraft
• 1-2 years experience at Bombardier BFTC
• QA, QC or Engineering experience preferred
Previous experience in aircraft maintenance planning or maintenance control