Flight Mechanic B-AP

Textron • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Textron Aviation is hiring a Flight Mechanic – A&P to prepare multi-engine aircraft mechanically for flight tests and customer delivery. The role performs a variety of aircraft maintenance and testing functions and offers opportunities to expand skills and grow a career. The work includes installing and assembling aircraft components, checking mechanical systems, conducting instrument and engine tests, supporting flight tests, assisting other mechanics, and taxiing aircraft.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze-level WorkKeys certification.
• A&P license.
• Three years of experience in diversified jet, turboprop, or piston modification; phase inspection; engine troubleshooting; or servicing under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA-certified repair station.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components.
• Equivalent trades training for using arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, checklists, measuring instruments, and testing devices, and following general instructions.
• Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions involving exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol, and other liquids.

Responsibilities

• Install line shortage items and disassemble or reassemble components as needed.
• Perform functional checks on mechanical systems, including engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen, and hydraulics, and make necessary adjustments for flight.
• Set instruments, test-run engines, rig and synchronize throttles, and set stops.
• Address flight-test and inspection issues by making necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Assist senior mechanics with complex problems and guide and instruct lower-classification mechanics.
• Taxi aircraft to check systems and components using mechanic hand tools and equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match and an additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• $3,000 annual lump-sum payment eligibility per contract.
• Annual cost-of-living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract.
• Automatic increases of $0.30 per hour every three months up to the top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED