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Flight Test Aircrew and Demonstration Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Flight Test Support Manager supports the Textron Aviation
Defense and Special Mission aircraft and relative sales & marketing
efforts. Responsible for managing the inventories
(spare parts, support equipment, flight equipment, tools, etc.) and pack-outs
to support demonstration flights, air shows, sales / marketing events and
normal flight operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. For assigned aircraft,
act as the single point of contact that ties together Engineering Flight
Test with Engineering and Experimental
throughout aircraft build, modification and engineering / ground /
functional test; thereby producing safe, ready for test air vehicles and
systems.

B. Routinely use existing
Textron Aviation FTWeb tools, with respect to managing various activity on
a developmental flight test aircraft within existing electronic
infrastructure.

C. Support the consistent
utilization of standards, processes, management tools and administrative
aspects to support flight operations and all other activities regading the
control of company parts, tools, equipment, etc. for the TA Defense and
Special Missions aircraft.

D. Consult and coordinate
with other functional areas, both internal and external to Textron
Aviation, to accomplish flight operations and flight test of assigned
aircraft, control of spare parts, support equipment, flight equipment,
tools, etc., to support myriad flight operations and flight test of TA
Defense and Special Missions aircraft.

E. Monitor incoming and outgoing
inventory (Company demonstrator aircraft:
PH-1, AT-1, AT-3, Scorpion and SM aircraft, as appropriate)

F. Work with A&P Mechanics on
supplies and parts needed for Demonstration Flights and Air Shows

G. Verify Export Control
Classification Number (ECCN) & Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes
for Export Compliance

H. Work with Freight Forwarders
to schedule the pick-up of shipment to be at the end destination in a
timely manner

I. Coordinate with the warehouse
personnel for the packing of items to meet Hazardous-Material requirements

J. Manage/Control weapon shapes
used for air shows and static displays

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s
degree required in Business Management or other relative field.

Working
knowledge of customs (import and export) paperwork and rules/regulations

Minimum 2
years of experience with aircraft spares/parts and inventory control procedures
or other relective experience required

QUALIFICATONS:

Excellent
communications skills are critical. Must work well in a team environment and is
able to work with Textron employees and others around the world.

Thrive
in chaotic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environments that are in constant
flux.

Detail
oriented, highly organized, and have excellent problem-solving skills.

Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills.

Computer
skills and must be well versed in the Microsoft Office suite (including
advanced skills in Microsoft Excel).

Able
to quickly learn in-house scheduling programs and macro-driven tools and
metrics

Working knowledge of aircraft, aircraft systems, and
limitations at a high-level

EEO Statement Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Primary Location
: US-Kansas-Wichita

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Schedule
: Full-time

Job Level
: Individual Contributor

Shift
: First Shift

Travel
: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Job Posting
: 05/30/2019, 4:20:27 PM

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