A&P Mechanic (6th Shift) – Precision for Flight-Ready Aircraft

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match + annual contribution

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Childcare discounts

Financial planning resources

Plane Wellness access

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a full-time A&P Mechanic for the 6th shift. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft to ensure airworthiness and safe flight.

Responsibilities include FAR 43 inspections, engine runs and functional tests, structural modifications and preventive maintenance, plus documenting logs and supporting less experienced mechanics as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft.
• Knowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures and experience performing 100-hour and annual inspections.
• Preferred: Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose aircraft systems to ensure airworthiness.
• Repair or replace complex assemblies, landing gear, pressurization systems, and engine accessories.
• Conduct functional tests, engine runs, instrument checks, rigging and throttle synchronization.
• Execute structural modifications and preventive maintenance per FAR 43 requirements.
• Prepare logs, inspection reports and parts documentation following FAA regulations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

FAA regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a full-time A&P Mechanic for the 6th shift. You will inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft to ensure airworthiness and safe flight.

Responsibilities include FAR 43 inspections, engine runs and functional tests, structural modifications and preventive maintenance, plus documenting logs and supporting less experienced mechanics as needed.