Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift)

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic B-573 to assist in the repair and maintenance of various aircraft. The role involves troubleshooting and performing mechanical duties to ensure aircraft are flight-ready. Candidates should have a high school education and significant experience in the field, ideally with Airframe or Powerplant certifications. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

$5,000 Kansas Aviation tax credit eligibility

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 3 years experience in aircraft maintenance.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repairing, maintaining, and overhauling aircraft.
• Perform mechanical duties and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Conduct inspections and modifications on aircraft systems.

Skills

Aeronautical Maintenance

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Hand Tools

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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. Assist with 100 hour and progressive inspections as well as modification and structural repair work on aircraft. May be required to assist higher and lower grade mechanics.

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. Assist with 100 hour and progressive inspections as well as modification and structural repair work on aircraft. May be required to assist higher and lower grade mechanics.

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.
• Performs aircraft composite repairs.
• 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.
• 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 3 years experience performing inspections, repairs, structural modification, or composite modification of aircraft.
• 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.
  
  

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.

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.

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-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

Flight Operations

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

No

Relocation

Available

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

06/27/2025, 12:12:49 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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