Flight Mechanic Sr - 1st shift

Textron • Fort Worth, TX

12d

About The Position

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.
Sr. Flight Mechanic
What you'll be doing as a Sr. Flight Mechanic
· Prepares various types of aircraft for flight maintaining complete adherence to company and Government specifications and regulations.
· Examines and checks all parts of the aircraft to ensure that ship is air-worthy and ready for flight.
· Performs such operations as checking, adjusting, testing, servicing, disassembly, reassembly, replacement and repair of all parts, sections or systems of the aircraft with the exception of radio repair, instrument repair and electrical repair.
· Required to make test installations in accordance with verbal instructions, sketches or blueprints.
· Approves and is responsible for complete readiness of aircraft for flight.
· Signs-off aircraft for flights in accordance with company, customer and Government regulations and requirements.
Skills you bring to this role
· Aircraft flight mechanics’ hand tools, hand and bench power tools, precision measuring instruments, a variety of testing equipment and other miscellaneous tools and equipment necessary to perform required work.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of aircraft mechanics’ experience, three (3) years of which must have been in flight line maintenance and servicing work.
• Must hold a current A&P License and must obtain a Restricted Radio and Telephone Operator’s Permit within thirty (30) days following acceptance in the classification.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various types of aircraft for flight maintaining complete adherence to company and Government specifications and regulations.
• Examines and checks all parts of the aircraft to ensure that ship is air-worthy and ready for flight.
• Performs such operations as checking, adjusting, testing, servicing, disassembly, reassembly, replacement and repair of all parts, sections or systems of the aircraft with the exception of radio repair, instrument repair and electrical repair.
• Required to make test installations in accordance with verbal instructions, sketches or blueprints.
• Approves and is responsible for complete readiness of aircraft for flight.
• Signs-off aircraft for flights in accordance with company, customer and Government regulations and requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees