Aircraft Mechanic: Airframe & Engine Specialist

Kansas Highway Patrol; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking qualified personnel to inspect, troubleshoot and repair helicopter and airplane airframes to ensure airworthiness, following manufacturer data and FAA regulations. The role covers disassembly and repair of major airframe components and engines, with attention to safety, documentation in aircraft logbooks, and coordination with FAA inspections.

Candidates will perform maintenance to keep aircraft ready for operational use and adhere to KHP procedures under

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair helicopter and airplane airframes to ensure airworthiness.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble major airframe components (wings, fuselage, empennage, landing gear).
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair aircraft engines to keep them in airworthy condition.
• Maintain aircraft logbooks and records; coordinate requests for aviation parts and supplies to ensure prompt repairs.

Job description

Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking qualified personnel to inspect, troubleshoot and repair helicopter and airplane airframes to ensure airworthiness, following manufacturer data and FAA regulations. The role covers disassembly and repair of major airframe components and engines, with attention to safety, documentation in aircraft logbooks, and coordination with FAA inspections.

Candidates will perform maintenance to keep aircraft ready for operational use and adhere to KHP procedures under