Lakota Fleet Configuration Manager

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Dallas, Texas, USA
90% onsite
Configuration control for aviation fleet
Obsolescence monitoring and management
Engineering change requests (ecr)/proposals (ecp) management
Serve as the strategic linchpin for one of the U.S. Army’s most vital aviation programs, taking command of configuration control and obsolescence management for a fleet of over 480+ aircraft

Job Summary

  • Serve as the strategic linchpin for one of the U.S. Army’s most vital aviation programs, taking command of configuration control and obsolescence management for a fleet of over 480+ aircraft.
  • Act as the primary focal point for the U.S. Army Product Office, holding 'go/no-go' authority on critical engineering changes and overseeing a portfolio valued at billions of dollars.
  • Join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engine of aviation excellence that operates under a 'One Roof' philosophy, bridging the gap between cutting-edge rotorcraft engineering and real-world mission readiness.

Matching Summary

Serve as the strategic linchpin for one of the U.S. Army’s most vital aviation programs, taking command of configuration control and obsolescence management for a fleet of over 480+ aircraft.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Configuration control for aviation fleet
  • Obsolescence monitoring and management
  • Engineering Change Requests (ECR)/Proposals (ECP) management
  • Joint Change Boards leadership
  • Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation
  • Service Bulletin (SB) and Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance tracking

Nice-to-have

  • High-impact leadership position
  • Strategic linchpin for aviation programs
  • Bridging engineering and mission readiness
  • Collaborative 'One Roof' philosophy
  • Proactive risk assessment and mitigation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Ten (10) years' experience in aviation maintenance, engineering, or configuration control
  • Working knowledge of configuration management processes
  • Proficiency in FAA or EASA regulations
  • Experience with PLM/PDM Systems (Teamcenter, Enovia, Solidworks PDM)
  • Familiarity with industry standards (EIA-649, ARP4754A)
  • Ability to lead Configuration Control Boards (CCB)

Work Rights

Must be a US Person under ITAR definition

Tailored Resume

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