Bombardier Is Hiring 800 Aerospace Workers Across the US
Bombardier is recruiting for 500 US jobs now and plans 300 more, including 150 skilled roles in Texas, with hiring in Kansas, Indiana and Connecticut.
USAIn brief
- Bombardier is recruiting for 500 US positions now and plans 300 more through new and larger sites, for 800 in total.
- Texas gets 150 of the 300 planned jobs, with a new project in Dallas.
- A new service centre at Fort Wayne International Airport in Indiana is due to open in November 2026.
- First-phase infrastructure spending is estimated at $270 million.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bombardier |
| Official source | Bombardier via GlobeNewswire – Bombardier expanding in America ✓ globenewswire.com |
Business jet maker Bombardier says it is recruiting for 500 jobs in the United States right now and plans 300 more as it opens and expands sites. The company announced the plan on 23 October 2026, taking total US hiring to about 800 roles.
Bombardier, based in Montreal, builds its Challenger and Global business jets in Canada, the US and Mexico. Much of the new US work is in aircraft service and maintenance, where demand from business jet owners keeps growing.
Where the jobs are
| State | What is happening |
|---|---|
| Texas | 150 of the 300 planned new jobs, described as high-skilled, with a new project in Dallas |
| Kansas | Ongoing hiring in Wichita, its US home base, where a new North American Learning Center recently opened |
| Indiana | New service centre at Fort Wayne International Airport opening November 2026 |
| Connecticut | Hiring plus a new expansion project |
The Fort Wayne centre covers about 64,500 sq ft and can hold up to six aircraft at once. It will handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, avionics installs and urgent "aircraft on ground" support.
Key numbers
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Positions open now | 500 |
| Planned extra jobs | 300 |
| Total | About 800 |
| First-phase investment | About $270 million |
| US jobs supported in 2025 | 27,200 |
| Expected US jobs supported | Over 33,000 |
What roles to expect
The announcement does not give a full list, but Bombardier's current US openings show the type of people it needs, such as aviation maintenance technicians, avionics technicians, flight test technicians and apprentice technicians in Wichita. Engineering, planning and customer support roles are also common at service centres.
How to apply
All vacancies are listed on Bombardier's official careers site, jobs.bombardier.com. Search by city (Wichita, Dallas, Fort Wayne or Connecticut locations) and set up job alerts.
What it means for job seekers
- An A&P licence opens doors. FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification is the standard ask for maintenance technicians.
- No licence yet? Look at apprenticeships. Bombardier has advertised apprentice technician roles in Wichita.
- Fort Wayne is hiring first. With a November opening, that site is likely to fill roles soon.
- Avionics is in demand. Electronics and wiring skills are needed for upgrades on newer jets.
See also Lockheed Martin's plan for 6,000 new US jobs, another big aerospace and defence hiring drive.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs is Bombardier creating in the US?
About 800: 500 positions it is recruiting for now and 300 more from expansion projects.
Where is Bombardier hiring in America?
In Wichita (Kansas), Texas (including a new Dallas project), Fort Wayne (Indiana) and Connecticut.
How do I apply for Bombardier jobs?
Through Bombardier's official careers site at jobs.bombardier.com.
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