A&P Trainee - San Antonio, TX

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:

A&P Trainees will be a part of the Textron Aviation Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Trainee program. A&P Trainees will assist in the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of airframes, engine systems, parts, and components.

Assist mechanics 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.

Utilize equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to assist mechanics with repairing or modifying systems or assemblies.

Perform a variety of line service activities for company and customer owned aircraft and general Service Center facilities maintenance.

Maintain, watch, and meet aircraft on taxi ramp.

Tow, park, and secure aircraft at various ramp and hangar locations.

Inventory and store personal contents as required.

Wash, clean, polish and/or wax exterior; clean and service interior of aircraft.

Defuel and fuel aircraft.

Complete fuel usage forms and records.

Position and operate ground power and other aircraft service units.

Perform general cleaning of ramps and service center facilities.

Maintain assigned service equipment and transportation vehicles.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate or a bronze level Work Keys certification.

Must be working towards obtaining an A&P License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to obtain airport badge as applicable

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.

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
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Location:

US-Texas-San Antonio
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift