Bombardier

Operations Manager - Dallas Service Center

Bombardier$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in an aircraft maintenance facility
  • 2-3 years in a supervisory role overseeing technical staff
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations for maintenance
  • Experience with budgeting and profit/loss analysis
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Environmental, Health & Safety regulations

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to general work rule requirements
  • Manage employee schedules, training, and disciplinary actions
  • Develop and manage the aircraft maintenance budget
  • Achieve financial objectives set for month-end reports
  • Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and quality expectations
  • Coordinate among various functional groups for operational efficiency
  • Solicit staff feedback for continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexibility for hybrid work arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to advanced tools and equipment
  • Engagement in continuous improvement processes
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 6/10/26

Requisition ID: 13735

Dallas, TX, USA, 75235

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Adhere to General Work Rule Requirements
  • Perform managerial responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance, review, approve, and verify/ensure accuracy of employees hours worked and time charged to correct aircraft program
  • Develop and submit annual A/C maintenance department budget including manpower requirements to site Director
  • Achieve (as reviewed by Base Director) monthly financial objectives for A/C maintenance department i.e., labor margin, capital expenditures, and budgeted operating expenses
  • Ensure all maintenance performed on aircraft, engines, avionics, and aircraft components meet FAA regulations, as well as customer quality expectations
  • Maintain compliance with all OSHA Health & Safety guidelines, as well as all Federal, State, and local environmental laws
  • Coordinate aircraft program requirements among functional groups including operations, planning, scheduling, engineering, quality control, material and production control to ensure hanger is properly loaded and customer expectations are met
    Interface with customer representatives, coordinate customer communication activities and resolve any questions or disputes on customer invoiced for performed maintenance as needed
  • Determine staff training needs in order to maintain work force qualifications and productivity
  • Determine needs and assure proper tooling and equipment is available to support operational requirements and coordinate shared resources with other Operations Managers to optimize facility resources
  • Solicit feedback from staff for development of new concepts and actively support and integrate continuous improvement activities into program procedures and processes in order to attain Service Center margins and ensure that efficiency objectives and customer satisfaction index goals are met
  • Collect and analyze service and maintenance data to identify trends and ensure margin performance is achieved
  • Monitor returned customer questionnaires in order to respond to customer concerns on all department personnel, equipment or quality of services rendered
  • Approve payment of vendors' or suppliers' invoices for services or supplies required by maintenance department
  • Monitor technical performance of A/C programs and recommend changes as needed which enhance service and profitability through increased repair capability
  • Assist in the development of strategic plans to support new programs and capabilities based on analysis of market trends


How to thrive in this role?

  • Typically a minimum 6 years experience working in an aircraft maintenance facility environment with 2-3 years progressive supervisory experience for a substantial technical work force
  • Bachelors degree in related area or equivalent years of experience
  • Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to maintenance programs and procedures
  • Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
  • Accounting and budgeting principals acumen necessary to read and interpret profit/loss statements, financial reports, and meet financial objectives for assigned area and programs
  • Working knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety rules and regulations as they apply to workplace safety and environmental aspects of aircraft maintenance operations
  • Verbal and Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and at all levels throughout the organization
  • Business writing skills necessary to create various reports and correspondence
  • Ability to forecast labor and skill requirements
  • Presentation skills necessary to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with customers and all levels of management
  • Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
  • Leadership skills necessary to make decisions with sound judgment, train and mentor employees for improved performance, coordinate activities of multiple departments, and guide day-to-day operations successfully
  • Research and analytical skills necessary to collect, analyze, and interpret survey data, customer behaviors, and general trends within the applicable aircraft market
  • Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and web-based applications
  • Working knowledge of SAP maintenance transactions as required by site


Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Job Operations Manager - Dallas Service Center

Primary Location Dallas Service Ctr(Love Field)

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13735 Operations Manager - Dallas Service Center

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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