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We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible—from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tilt‑rotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering, and we want you.
About the Role Bell is seeking an experienced, self‑motivated MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Lead to join the MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Operations team. This position reports to the Manager, MV‑75 Experimental Operations and leads experimental maintenance efforts on Bell’s MV‑75 prototypes in Arlington, TX.
Responsibilities
Focus on safety in every area of experimental maintenance and flight test operations; develop and cultivate a safety culture.
Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, modifications, and repairs of the MV‑75 experimental aircraft and coordinate flight test instrumentation tasks.
Support and lead maintenance efforts on aircraft, including coordination with Flight Test Engineering, Flight Test Instrumentation, Design Engineering, Liaison Engineering, and Amarillo Flight Operations.
Identify potential issues early, resolve problems efficiently, and incorporate risk mitigation planning.
Provide work instructions, direction, and support for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading all related experimental maintenance and flight test instrumentation systems.
Manage documentation, including updates to procedures, distribution of meeting notes, metric reporting, use of reporting tools, distribution of schedule updates/status, and maintain proper configuration‑management documents.
Maintain proficiency in the use of specialized Bell‑developed software applications for experimental maintenance systems.
Ensure data is accurate and complete.
Interface and communicate effectively with Amarillo MV‑75 Operations Manager, Amarillo Flight Operations Manager, Flight Research Center Maintenance Manager, Test and Evaluation Manager, Experimental Maintenance Operations Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Engineering Manager, Flight Research Center Maintenance Lead, Redstone Test Center Maintenance Lead, Core Team, product IPTs, and other site and functional leaders on matters related to experimental maintenance requirements and support.
Travel as needed between Arlington Flight Test and Huntsville facilities (up to 15% anticipated).
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary support functions, including engineering disciplines, customers, suppliers, and partners.
Knowledge of developmental aircraft manufacturing processes and flight test aircraft maintenance operations.
Familiarity with Primavera Project Manager, SAP, Microsoft Office, or similar project‑management tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, experimental or production flight test, or aircraft maintenance.
Eligibility to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
Benefits
Off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
120 hours of vacation time.
12–13 paid holidays per year.
6 weeks of parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
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 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company:
Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location:
US‑Texas‑Fort Worth Job Function:
Product Support Schedule:
Full‑time Job Level:
Individual Contributor Job Type:
Experienced Shift:
First Shift Travel:
Yes, 15% of the Time Relocation:
Available
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MV-75 Experimental Maintenance Lead
role at
Textron .
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible—from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tilt‑rotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering, and we want you.
About the Role Bell is seeking an experienced, self‑motivated MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Lead to join the MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Operations team. This position reports to the Manager, MV‑75 Experimental Operations and leads experimental maintenance efforts on Bell’s MV‑75 prototypes in Arlington, TX.
Responsibilities
Focus on safety in every area of experimental maintenance and flight test operations; develop and cultivate a safety culture.
Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, modifications, and repairs of the MV‑75 experimental aircraft and coordinate flight test instrumentation tasks.
Support and lead maintenance efforts on aircraft, including coordination with Flight Test Engineering, Flight Test Instrumentation, Design Engineering, Liaison Engineering, and Amarillo Flight Operations.
Identify potential issues early, resolve problems efficiently, and incorporate risk mitigation planning.
Provide work instructions, direction, and support for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading all related experimental maintenance and flight test instrumentation systems.
Manage documentation, including updates to procedures, distribution of meeting notes, metric reporting, use of reporting tools, distribution of schedule updates/status, and maintain proper configuration‑management documents.
Maintain proficiency in the use of specialized Bell‑developed software applications for experimental maintenance systems.
Ensure data is accurate and complete.
Interface and communicate effectively with Amarillo MV‑75 Operations Manager, Amarillo Flight Operations Manager, Flight Research Center Maintenance Manager, Test and Evaluation Manager, Experimental Maintenance Operations Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineering Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Engineering Manager, Flight Research Center Maintenance Lead, Redstone Test Center Maintenance Lead, Core Team, product IPTs, and other site and functional leaders on matters related to experimental maintenance requirements and support.
Travel as needed between Arlington Flight Test and Huntsville facilities (up to 15% anticipated).
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary support functions, including engineering disciplines, customers, suppliers, and partners.
Knowledge of developmental aircraft manufacturing processes and flight test aircraft maintenance operations.
Familiarity with Primavera Project Manager, SAP, Microsoft Office, or similar project‑management tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, experimental or production flight test, or aircraft maintenance.
Eligibility to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
Benefits
Off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
120 hours of vacation time.
12–13 paid holidays per year.
6 weeks of parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
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 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. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company:
Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location:
US‑Texas‑Fort Worth Job Function:
Product Support Schedule:
Full‑time Job Level:
Individual Contributor Job Type:
Experienced Shift:
First Shift Travel:
Yes, 15% of the Time Relocation:
Available
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