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MV-75 Experimental Maintenance Lead
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MV-75 Experimental Maintenance Lead
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(Bell Textron Inc.). Salary $80,000 - $120,000. Availability: Full-time, First Shift, Mid‑Senior level. Location: Amarillo, TX (Bell Textron’s Amarillo Assembly Center).
Overview We’re more than aviation experts; we’re pioneers. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems, Bell shapes the future of aviation through specialized engineering. The MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Lead will manage experimental maintenance for the Bell MV‑75 prototypes, supporting the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift modernization and Bell’s SVT‑FLRAA and 525 Relentless programs.
Responsibilities
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, modifications, and repairs with MV‑75 Flight Test Engineering and other teams.
Support development of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs), Aircraft System Interim Procedures (ASIPs), and support equipment Statements of Work (SOWs).
Lead maintenance efforts, liaising with Flight Test Engineering, Instrumentation, Design, Liaison Engineering, and Amarillo Flight Operations.
Identify potential issues early, resolve problems, and incorporate risk‑mitigation planning.
Provide work instructions and support for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading experimental maintenance and flight test instrumentation systems.
Manage documentation, including procedure updates, meeting notes, metric reports, schedule updates, and configuration management documents.
Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Interface with senior managers and functional leaders across multiple sites to communicate experimental maintenance requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience in aircraft manufacturing, experimental or production flight test, or aircraft maintenance.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
Travel up to 15% between Amarillo and Huntsville facilities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi‑discipline support functions, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, IT, technical publications, customer support, quality, and contracts.
Knowledge of developmental aircraft manufacturing processes and flight test aircraft maintenance operations.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera, SAP, Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead and execute complex maintenance projects.
Benefits
Off every other Friday with our 9/80 schedule.
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
120 hours vacation time.
12–13 paid holidays per year.
6 weeks parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Access to 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. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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MV-75 Experimental Maintenance Lead
role at
Textron
(Bell Textron Inc.). Salary $80,000 - $120,000. Availability: Full-time, First Shift, Mid‑Senior level. Location: Amarillo, TX (Bell Textron’s Amarillo Assembly Center).
Overview We’re more than aviation experts; we’re pioneers. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems, Bell shapes the future of aviation through specialized engineering. The MV‑75 Experimental Maintenance Lead will manage experimental maintenance for the Bell MV‑75 prototypes, supporting the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift modernization and Bell’s SVT‑FLRAA and 525 Relentless programs.
Responsibilities
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, modifications, and repairs with MV‑75 Flight Test Engineering and other teams.
Support development of Functional Test Procedures (FTPs), Aircraft System Interim Procedures (ASIPs), and support equipment Statements of Work (SOWs).
Lead maintenance efforts, liaising with Flight Test Engineering, Instrumentation, Design, Liaison Engineering, and Amarillo Flight Operations.
Identify potential issues early, resolve problems, and incorporate risk‑mitigation planning.
Provide work instructions and support for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading experimental maintenance and flight test instrumentation systems.
Manage documentation, including procedure updates, meeting notes, metric reports, schedule updates, and configuration management documents.
Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Interface with senior managers and functional leaders across multiple sites to communicate experimental maintenance requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience in aircraft manufacturing, experimental or production flight test, or aircraft maintenance.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance.
Travel up to 15% between Amarillo and Huntsville facilities.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multi‑discipline support functions, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, finance, IT, technical publications, customer support, quality, and contracts.
Knowledge of developmental aircraft manufacturing processes and flight test aircraft maintenance operations.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera, SAP, Microsoft Office.
Ability to lead and execute complex maintenance projects.
Benefits
Off every other Friday with our 9/80 schedule.
80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
120 hours vacation time.
12–13 paid holidays per year.
6 weeks parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Access to 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. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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