A&P Mechanic Lead (5th Shift) - Mesa, AZ

Textron Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced A&P Mechanic Lead (5th Shift) to perform licensed maintenance, repairs, and overhaul on Textron Aviation aircraft at the Mesa Service Center.

The role requires strong knowledge of jet and turboprop systems and leadership of a small team. You will diagnose, disassemble/reassemble, and implement repairs while maintaining accurate logs and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• A&P License is required.
• In lieu of A&P license must have DD214 form for review and potential certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs licensed A&P mechanic work including repairs, maintenance, overhaul, modifications, and troubleshooting on Textron Aviation aircraft.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and disassembles/reassembles to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to customers.
• Checks, corrects, or replaces complex assemblies, systems, landing gear, air conditioning, pressurization, turbocharges, and optional equipment installations.
• Repairs or replaces engine components and accessory items (carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, pumps, pumps, hydraulic and vacuum pumps).
• Performs inspection procedures per FAR 43 and may perform flight observation to troubleshoot in-shop repairs.
• Guides and trains three or more technicians; communicates daily status to leadership.

Education

High school education or equivalent

A&P License

Tools

Civil aviation standard tools

Job description

A&P Mechanic Lead (5th Shift) - Mesa, AZ

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

To perform licensed A&P Mechanic work, including repairs, maintenance, overhaul, modifications, and troubleshooting, on Textron Aviation aircraft at the Mesa Service Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet and turboprop multiengine aircraft models involving diagnoses of malfunctions and required 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, aircraft systems, landing gear systems, air conditioner systems, pressurization system, turbocharges, and optional equipment installations.
• Repairs or replaces a variety of engine components and accessory items such as carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, air bleed systems, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
• Requires knowledge of 100 hours, annual and progressive inspection procedures set forth in FAR 43. Performs modification work on aircraft systems and structures. Performs minor upholstery and touch-up type paint work.
• Responsible for clear, concise, and accurate written reports in logs, inspection reports in logs, inspection reports and in parts identification for issue and return documents.
• May be required to observe operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs.
• Responsible for guiding, instructing, and scheduling the work of three or more technicians and provides job related training or instruction as required.
• Responsible for clearly articulating daily status updates to leadership. Must be able to communicate clearly with other A&P Mechanics/Service Center employees on customer aircraft status and needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school education or equivalent required
• A&P License is required
• In lieu of A&P license must have DD214 form to be reviewed and eligible for company-sponsored technical certification and future license achievement. Must have hours of On-the-Job training (MOS/NEC/AFSC) reviewed and evaluated by FSDO
• Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet airframe and engine principles. Must have knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of diversified jet and/or turboprop modification, 100 hour and annual service experience as an A&P Mechanic. Preferred over 10 years of experience. Recognized as a proven subject matter expert in the field, including Textron fleet aircraft.
• Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repair of aircraft required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority (if applicable).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Arizona-Mesa
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/14/2026, 10:59:47 AM
Job Number: 343929