BELL HELICOPTER'S GOAL

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL), is the world's leading helicopter manufacturer. Mirabel's unique complex is a highly diversified plant with advanced technology services; its final products are the world's best-built helicopters.

Officially inaugurated in 1986, BHTCL manufacturers more than seven different models in its plant that occupies an area of49,145 square meters on a 152-acre site.

In over 17 years of operation, Mirabel has built more than 2700 helicopters, a number that represents more than 50% of the total production for commercial turboshaft engine helicopters in the world. Today, these fly in more than 120 countries.

HUMAN RESOURCES
Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTCL), has adopted a participative
management approach.

In order to implement this approach, the production management system has been structured according to a model based on sectors of activity into which semi-autonomous teams are integrated.

The following results are expected from the production team:

Improvement of the quality of working life;
Manufacturing of a superior quality product;
Cost reduction and schedule adherence.

Team work is the guideline at BHTC. Its main significant factors are
team efficiency, synergy, cohesiveness and teambuilding. Several elements
are required to build a team:

a common goal;
active involvement;
sense of belonging;
genuine interest for BHTC.

This approach enables more than 1200 BHTCL staff members to work in a modern management company. This method is flexible and can be readily adapted to serve the vitality of a constantly evolving environment.

The Human Resources Division manages the following sectors: Recruitment, Training, Employee Relations, Compensation, Translation, Employee Benefits, the Medical Centre and Fire Prevention, Health and Safety, and Security.

PRODUCTION

The Mirabel facil