Aircraft Mechanic (5th Shift)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Kansas is seeking an experienced Aircraft Mechanic for the 5th Shift. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with repairs and maintenance of airframes and engine systems, ensuring aircraft safety and readiness for flight. A high school diploma, relevant experience, and a preferred Airframe or Powerplant license are required. You may also be eligible for a $5,000 state tax credit. This position involves somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to noise and weather exposure.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 5 years experience in aircraft inspections and repairs.
• Knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical duties including diagnosis and repair of aircraft.
• Conduct troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on turbine engines.
• Perform modifications and service work on aircraft systems.

Skills

Aircraft systems diagnosis

Sheet metal repair

Turbine engine troubleshooting

Use of hand tools

Training lower grade mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license (preferred)

Tools

Tensiometers

Micrometers

Pressure gauges

Dial gauges

Vacuum gauges

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Mechanic (5th Shift) (331883)

Job Number: 331883

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.

Job Summary:

Assist Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics to repair, maintain, overhaul and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, parts and components. Fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products and equipment. Assists with 100 hour and progressive inspections as well as modification and structural repair work on aircraft. May be required to assist lower grade mechanics.

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with a variety of mechanical duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to customer.
  • Assists with turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair and engine run-ups.
  • Conducts airframe system, component changes and systems checkout.
  • Assists with installation of service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines.
• Ensure safety practices are met related to tooling, jigs, and fixtures needed for sheet metal repairs.
• Lay out of sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
• Rivet and sheet metal component removal. Performs sheet metal and assembly work in the performance of modification and service work.
• Assists with the repair of a variety of malfunctions concerned with complex aircraft assemblies and systems to include engines.
• Performs a variety of functional test and mechanical operations on one or more aircraft models involving disassembly, rework, repair, replacement reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems and components.
• Uses equipment to operate and functional test various aircraft systems using a variety of hand tools.
• Uses equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to repair or modify systems or assemblies.
• Responsible only for own work.
• May be responsible to train lower grade aircraft mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles.
• Prefer either an Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years experience performing inspections, repairs, structural modification, or composite modification of aircraft. Must successfully complete Aircraft Mechanic A-573 checklist prior to qualifying or hiring for Grade A. Should an employee acquire a full Airframe and Powerplant license the employee will be reclassified to A&P Mechanic-573 upon presentation of license.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to noise and weather elements.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

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