Configuration Control Specialist
San Antonio, TX
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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Configuration Control Specialist, you’ll ensure technical documentation, drawings, revisions, and controlled records are accurate, current, approved, and accessible to the appropriate personnel while coordinating with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Program Management, and other stakeholders to communicate changes, clarify requirements, and resolve issues. Effective configuration control prevents the use of outdated documentation, reduces errors and rework, minimizes delays, supports audit readiness, and promotes consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency across the organization.
What You’ll Do:
Manage the routing, tracking, review, and distribution of controlled documents, ensuring correct reviewer assignments, deadline monitoring, and timely processing of completed reviews.
Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems to ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, properly retained, and readily retrievable.
Maintain and update ISO-controlled policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records in compliance with document control procedures and audit requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Program Management to resolve documentation discrepancies and support configuration control activities.
Provide training and guidance on technical documentation systems and maintain related training materials.
Create and manage PMS part numbers, routings, master bills, and approvals; maintain associated master files, including model codes, process types, and unit, work center, machine, and part codes.
Coordinate technical document reviews with Engineering and update related documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), shop orders, and routings.
Maintain BOM structures and revisions, implement minor UBS changes, and initiate major revisions for Engineering approval.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements and established procedures.
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate degree in a relevant technical or business-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 1 year of experience reviewing, auditing, or processing technical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards and procedures.
At least 1 year of experience identifying documentation discrepancies, maintaining controlled records, or supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and quality management system procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using electronic document management systems and performing accurate data entry.
Desired Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Business Administration).
2+ years of experience with Documentation Control
Benefits that make life better:
Comprehensive Healthcare
401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
Paid Time Off starting on day one
Bonus opportunities
Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
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Skills Required
- Associate degree in a relevant technical or business-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 1 year of experience reviewing, auditing, or processing technical documentation for accuracy and compliance
- At least 1 year of experience identifying documentation discrepancies, maintaining controlled records, or supporting regulatory and quality management system compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience using electronic document management systems
- Experience performing accurate data entry
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience with documentation control
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.







