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Production Certification Sr Specialist

Description

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 aircraft\.

This position is on site in Fort Worth, TX at Bell's headquarters\.

Production Certification Sr Specialist

This position serves as a subject matter expert, potential unit member and administrator in Bell's FAA Organization Designation Authorization \(ODA\) group providing inspection services for Type Certification, Supplemental Type Certification, Production Certification, and Maintenance, Repair & Alteration projects\.

This role is responsible for coordinating between the Bell ODA, Bell's Quality Organization and Commercial Program Organization to support expansion of the Production Certificate, to include addition of the Amarillo and Piney Flats facilities\.

This person will act as the primary point of contact to the FAA Certificate Management office\.

What you'll be doing as a Production Certification Sr Specialist:

Achieve authorization as a Bell ODA unit member

Maintain currency in Bell ODA and FAA training requirements

Perform FAA Conformity Inspection of parts, installations, test and test setups

Lead indirect team in creating more effective and efficient TC program conformity management tools and systems\. Providing coordination to the team and maintain primary communication with executive leadership\.

Work closely and coordinate with Bell's Quality Organization, Configuration Management, and Engineering Flight Test teams to create and implement robust configuration management tools for experimental Flight Test Vehicles

Lead coordination efforts and provide expertise and leadership in maintaining and expanding BTI Production Certificate to support commercial programs\.

Act as primary ODA representative in coordination with Bell's Quality Organization and Commercial Program Organization to support expansion of the Production Certificate for new Aircraft Models and extension into new facilities\.

Assist commercial programs when required to define FAA conformity inspection requirements

Establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the FAA

Review and assess impact of proposed FAA policy / rule changes, provide feedback to regulators to clearly communicate concerns

This role will be a source and mentor for developing additional unit members, when required

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

Strong background and familiarity with FAA Type and Production Certification processes and procedures

Strong background in, and experience with, company and FAA conformity processes

Previous experience with AS9100 or similar standards strongly preferred

Previous experience as a FAA Designee in a Manufacturing/Production environment preferred

Experience working with FAA Certificate Management Section \(previously MIDO\) personnel preferred

What you need to be successful:

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate

Bachelor's degree required, Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience\. Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered\.

Minimum of 15 years' work experience with quality control methodologies and determining product acceptance to design data in the aviation/aerospace industry

Ability to travel within the United States up to 25%

What we offer you in return

You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)120 hours Vacation time12\-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd 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\._

EEO Statement

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\.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\., Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. , 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\.

**Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.

**Primary Location:** US-Texas-Fort Worth

**Job Function:** Engineering

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time

**Relocation:** Unavailable

**Job Posting:** 04/29/2025, 10:40:55 PM

**Job Number:** 332221