Aircraft Quality Technician - Flight Line - 2nd Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Kansas is seeking an Aircraft Quality Technician for flight line operations on the 2nd shift. The role focuses on developing processes to create a quality conscious environment and reduce defects, working under supervision.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and engineering requirements, inspecting parts to ensure conformance, completing inspection paperwork, and communicating with FAA or customers. Prior MRB experience and relevant certifications are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possesses certification/qualifications appropriate to assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of specifications, quality procedures and FT requirements.
• Inspect parts for appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions.
• Complete and maintain inspection paperwork.
• Interpret and implement new model engineering changes.
• Understand and work MRB process.
• Proficient in business applications relevant to the area.
• Communicate with the FAA or other external auditors and customers.
• Possess certification/qualifications appropriate to assigned area.
• Communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Perform flight release inspections to deem aircraft safe for flight.
• Interface with customer representatives on technical topics.
• Operate in a safety sensitive repair station environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality procedures

MRB process

FAA communication

Flight release

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Aircraft Quality Technician - Flight Line - 2nd Shift (340882)

Job Number:

340882

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:

Responsible for developing processes and changes that result in creating a quality conscious environment which shows a reduction of defects. Works under the direction of others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works from blueprints, interprets engineering requirements and Configuration verifications.
• Knowledgeable of specification, Quality procedures and F/T requirements appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Inspects parts and ensures acceptable appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and specifications.
• Completes and maintains a variety of inspection paperwork.
• Able to interpret and conform new model engineering change with feedback to Engineering.
• Understands and able to work MRB process.
• Proficient in business applications as required for the area of work assigned.
• Communicates with the FAA or other external auditors and customers.
• Possess certification/qualifications appropriate to assigned area.
• Communicates effectively and works well with others.
• Ability to perform flight release inspections deeming aircraft are safe for flight.
• Ability to interface with customer or customer representatives as needed on technical topics.
• Ability to operate in a safety sensitive repair station environment.

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification and the use of drawings, specifications, basic math and technical knowledge.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires 1-3 years relevant experience. Possesses a solid grasp of the technical skills necessary to perform the job and be willing to work in all areas of support.

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.