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Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator - 525

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.

Bell is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator to join Bell's Flight Research Center Maintenance Operations team.This position will lead the overall maintenance strategy, forecasting, and coordination for 525, MV-75 and Legacy aircraft in Arlington, TX.

What you'll be doing as an Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator:

• Lead the planned and unplanned Maintenance coordination with Flight Test Engineering, Design Engineering, Flight Test Instrumentation, Materials Manager and Shop Floor Maintenance Supervisors to safely and efficiently execute MV-75, 525 and Legacy aircraft maintenance requirements.

• Focus on safety in every area of maintenance planning and coordination. Develop and cultivate a safety culture.

• Coordinate, author, and review as required Functional Test Procedures, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Aircraft System Interim Procedures supporting manufacturing and flight test operations.

• Responsible for supporting the Open Work Assessment Committee to ensure maintenance configuration changes are sufficiently designed, released, and planned with associated tooling and hardware available to execute on shop floor at a time most conducive to efficiently support flight test.

• Contribute to the Maintenance, Flight Test Engineering and Instrumentation Teams through continuous learning and innovative ideas to advance technology, improve efficiency, and reduce overall cost and schedule.

• Support and lead responses to critical maintenance or flight test aircraft system issues affecting the safe conduct of test operations.

• Identify potential issues early, efficiently resolve problems 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.

• Maintain proficiency in the use of specialized Bell developed software applications for experimental maintenance and flight test instrumentation systems.

• Ensure data is accurate and complete.

• Effectively interface and communicate with managers of maintenance, flight test, and the programs we support on matters related to aircraft maintenance or instrumentation requirements and support.

• Travel as needed between manufacturing (Amarillo) and additional test site facilities (up to 15% anticipated).

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidiscipline support functions to include engineering disciplines (manufacturing, procurement, finance, IT, technical publications, customer support, integrated operations, quality, contracts), customers, suppliers and partners in various locations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental aircraft manufacturing processes and flight test aircraft maintenance operations

• 5 years of aircraft maintenance or flight experience.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeornautics, Aviation Maintenance Science, Aircraft Maintenance, or relevant field is required.

• FAA A&P certificate is desired

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supporting aircraft manufacturing, experimental or production flight test, flight test instrumentation, or prior military aviation experience.

• Positive, motivated, self-starter that solves complex problems with simple solutions.

• Ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and ensure safety and efficiency.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work 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 more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And 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.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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). 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. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Arlington
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Job Posting: 09/09/2026, 7:09:26 AM
Job Number: 344832