Flight Mechanic A-AP

Textron Aviation; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS seeks a Flight Mechanic A to perform mechanic work and lead crew in preparing aircraft for flight test and delivery to customers. Must understand engines and aircraft systems and guide junior mechanics. The role involves direct collaboration with engineering and a strong emphasis on safety and quality in a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod experience or engine troubleshooting under licensed supervision.
• Requires A&P license and ability to read blueprints and use precision instruments.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus trades training is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and mechanical duties on aircraft models to prepare for flight test and delivery.
• Leads, guides and assigns work to other mechanics.
• Performs functional checks on engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems.
• Sets instruments, tests running engines, rigs throttles and adjusts.
• Diagnoses flight test squawks and makes necessary adjustments.
• Works with engineering to troubleshoot unusual flight problems.
• Maintains clean working area.
• Taxis aircraft to check systems and components.
• Uses tools such as tensiometers, timing lights, gauges.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

A&P license

Tools

Tensiometers

Timing lights

Scale

Pressure gauges

Job description

Job Summary

To perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Flight Mechanic A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B & Flight Mechanic C.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems and components on assigned models to guide, instruct and work with lower classification mechanics in the performance of the following principle duties.


• Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and reassembly of previously installed items.


• Performs functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.


• Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting stops.


• Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or corrections.


• Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems.


• Maintains clean working area.


• Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components. Understands all run related functional tests.


• Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scale and pressure gauges.


• Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics.


• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus trades training to have a knowledge of aircraft and engine operation and to use arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, and a variety of precision instruments. Requires A&P license.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, engine troubleshooting experience or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station.

Working Conditions

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to non-continuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids.

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 Manufacturing

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Individual Contributor

Job Type Standard

Shift Second Shift

Job Posting 07/21/2026, 1:25:26 PM