Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift - Weekday Days)

Textron Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Annual cost of living adjustment

Flight training bonus program

Onsite wellness center

Education assistance

Regular pay raises

Job summary

Textron Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Mechanic B-573 for the 5th shift (Weekday Days) in Wichita, KS. You will repair, maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, and components, fabricating sheet metal and performing inspections and modifications as needed.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on aircraft experience, use of blueprints and specifications, and an A&P license is preferred. Expect growth opportunities and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze WorkKeys required.
• Arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications knowledge required; jet and piston airframe/engine principles understood.
• Airframe or Powerplant license preferred; may reclassify to A&P if license is obtained during role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspections, repairs, or composite modifications on aircraft.
• Experience using blueprints, specifications, and aircraft repair/modification tools is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, parts and components.
• Fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal; support inspections and structural repairs.
• Assist with turbine engine troubleshooting, inspections, and engine run-ups; perform airframe system changes.
• Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints; remove rivets and perform sheet metal work.
• Perform functional tests and mechanical operations on various aircraft models.
• Perform composite repairs and assist with complex assemblies.
• Ensure safety practices with tooling and use of hand tools.
• Own your work and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Bronze WorkKeys

Airframe or Powerplant license (preferred)

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Aircraft repair tools

Job description

Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift - Weekday Days)

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

We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Mechanic.

What you will be doing as an Aircraft Mechanic:

In this role, you can expect to work hands‑on repairing, maintaining, overhauling, and troubleshooting airframes, engine systems, parts, and components. You’ll fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment while supporting inspections, modification work, and structural repairs on aircraft. This role may also require assisting higher and lower grade mechanics as needed.

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

Aircraft Assembly, Repair, and Troubleshooting: Perform a variety of mechanical duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to the customer

Engine and Airframe System Support: Assist with turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and engine run‑ups; conduct airframe system and component changes, systems checkout, and installation of service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines

Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation: Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions; remove rivets and sheet metal components; and perform sheet metal and assembly work for modification and service work

Functional Testing and Mechanical Operations: Perform functional tests and mechanical operations on one or more aircraft models involving disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems and components using equipment and hand tools

Composite and Structural Repairs: Perform aircraft composite repairs and assist with repairs of malfunctions involving complex aircraft assemblies and systems, including engines

Tooling, Equipment, and Safety Practices: Ensure safety practices are met related to tooling, jigs, and fixtures needed for sheet metal repairs, and use equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to repair or modify systems or assemblies

Work Ownership: Responsible for own work and performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

What you need to be successful:

Education

A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required

Requires the use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications, plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles

An Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license is preferred

Should you acquire a full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license during your role, you will be reclassified to an A&P Mechanic upon presentation of license

Experience

Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience performing inspections, repairs, structural modification, or composite modification of aircraft

Experience using blueprints, specifications, and aircraft repair or modification tools is helpful

Why join us?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
• Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract
• Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy
• Explore more benefits here

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, you could be our next great fit!

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Kansas Tax Credit:

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.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift