A&P Mechanic Go Team - Tampa, FL

Textron Aviation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic to repair, maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, parts, and components. This role includes performing 100‑hour and progressive inspections and modification work on customer aircraft.

Travel within the region is required; when not traveling, work at the designated Service Center. The position requires thorough knowledge of aircraft engines and mechanical systems, the ability to read blueprints and

Qualifications

• Requires A&P license and 3+ years of varied jet, turboprop, piston experience.
• Must read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Must be able to obtain airport security badge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft systems.
• Inspect and service landing gear, air conditioning, pressurization, turbomachinery, and installations.
• Repair engine components and accessory items such as carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection system, air bleed system, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and pumps.
• Perform FAR 43 inspections and modification work; assist with upholstery and paint touch‑ups.
• Prepare logs and issue/return documentation with clear, concise notes.
• Conduct functional checks, engine tests, and alignment checks.
• Observe operation during flight if required for in‑shop repairs.
• Use precision tools to repair and modify systems and assemblies.
• Mentor one or two helpers as needed.

Skills

A&P Certification

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A&P License

Job description

Job Summary

To repair, maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, parts, and components. Performs 100‑hour and progressive inspections as well as modification work on customer aircraft. This position requires travel within the specific region. When not traveling, will be working at the designated Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet, turboprop, and piston multi‑engine aircraft models, including diagnosing malfunctions, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to customer. Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on all assigned aircraft.
• Checks, corrects, or replaces a variety of complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air conditioner system, pressurization system, turbocharges, and optional equipment installations.
• Repairs or replaces engine components and accessory items such as carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection system, air bleed system, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
• Requires knowledge of 100‑hour, annual, and progressive inspection procedures set forth in FAR 43. Performs modification work on aircraft systems and structures, and performs minor upholstery and touch‑up type paint work.
• Responsible for clear, concise, and accurate written reports in logs, inspection reports, and parts identification for issue and return documents.
• Conducts functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment, and preventive maintenance. Includes rigging, synchronizing of throttles, and setting the stops.
• May be required to observe operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in‑shop repairs.
• Performs duties in a manner consistent with the latest state of the art and highest standards of safety for maintaining aircraft in the most airworthy and reliable condition for the customers' safety.
• Uses tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights, and a variety of hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies.
• Responsible for guiding and instructing one or two lower‑classification helpers 50 % or more of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority (if applicable).

Education

• High school education or equivalent required.
• A&P License is required.
• Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles. Must have comprehensive knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of varied jet, turboprop, piston, modification, 100‑hour, and annual service experience as an A&P Mechanic.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

This role is eligible for up to a $15,000 (pre‑tax) sign‑on bonus based on level of experience. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.