Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (M-Th Weekday Evenings 6th Shift)

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas seeks an Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (M-Th Weekday Evenings 6th Shift) to assist A&P mechanics with repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of airframes, engines, and sheet metal components.

A high school diploma is required; a preferred Airframe or Powerplant license and at least three years of relevant experience. Strong blueprint reading and safety practices are essential. The role offers growth opportunities within a leading aviation team in Wichita.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; blueprint reading and basic math skills.
• A&P license preferred; strong aviation maintenance background.
• Three years of experience in aircraft inspection, repair, or modification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of mechanical duties on multiple aircraft models, including diagnosis, disassembly, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery.
• Assist with turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and engine run-ups.
• Ensure safety practices are followed for tooling, jigs, and fixtures used in sheet metal repairs.
• Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints and drawings.
• Rivet and sheet metal component removal; perform modification and service work.
• Support with complex assemblies and engine-related repairs and tests.

Skills

Airframe & Powerplant

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Airframe or Powerplant license preferred

Tools

Sheet metal tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (M-Th Weekday Evenings 6th Shift) (345684)

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. 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. o Assists with turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, repair and engine run-ups.
  • Conducts airframe system, component changes and systems checkout. o 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.
• 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 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.

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

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.