Entry-Level A&P Mechanic — PTO & Tuition Reimbursement

Textron; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (80 hours)

Vacation time 120 hrs

13 paid holidays

Parental leave 6 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, TN is seeking an entry-level A&P Mechanic to join the Aircraft Services team. You will perform basic maintenance, inspections, and fabrication tasks on airframes, reading manuals and drawings, while collaborating with teammates to meet aggressive schedules.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and an FAA A&P certificate. Some experience with sheet metal, avionics, and basic maintenance is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate is required/specified.
• Automotive experience, military experience, or heavy rotorcraft maintenance experience is preferred.
• Sheet metal and basic avionics skills are preferred.
• Bell field maintenance courses are preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and ability to follow instructions are essential.
• Ability to read and follow detailed documents, manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to perform measuring, drilling and fabrication tasks.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance such as preservation/depreservation and removal/repair of basic airframe components.
• Perform basic inspections (25hr/30 day/6 month).
• Perform basic repairs including sheet metal work and fabricate parts.
• Assist with post-maintenance flyoffs as needed.
• Safely use basic hand tools and airframe-specific tools with proper PPE.
• Read and interpret installation instructions, manuals and drawings.
• Document work in the work order book accurately.
• Work with team to meet aggressive schedule and ensure timely aircraft completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Basic measuring

Drilling

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

Bell field maintenance courses

Tools

Sheet metal

Avionics basics

Job description

Bell Textron Inc. in Piney Flats, TN is seeking an entry-level A&P Mechanic to join the Aircraft Services team. You will perform basic maintenance, inspections, and fabrication tasks on airframes, reading manuals and drawings, while collaborating with teammates to meet aggressive schedules.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and an FAA A&P certificate. Some experience with sheet metal, avionics, and basic maintenance is preferred; overtime may be required.