Aircraft Tool Maker, Bell Wichita FLRAA

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.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.

Aircraft Tool Maker, Bell Wichita FLRAA

Bell Textron is seeking a dedicated Tool Maker to support operations at our cutting-edge Wichita facility, where we’re building the fuselage for the MV-75, the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). This role is essential to ensuring precision tooling and smooth production flow in a high-tech aerospace environment.

What you’ll be doing as an Aircraft Tool Maker:

· Create, track and perform airframe fixture period inspections.

· Repair and upgrade assembly fixtures by use of power tools, NC (Numerical Controlled) and conventional mill and lathes.

· Create work aids to assist manufacturing.

· Verify all tooling by using laser tracking standard practices.

· Help troubleshoot production issues by doing in process verification of tooling and provide feedback.

· Maintain crib inventory and manage tool distribution

· Monitor calibration logs and tool serviceability

· Collaborate with Process engineering and tool design team for concept of tooling.