Flight Mechanic

Flight Mechanic A

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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

o Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and

reassembly of previously installed items

o 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

o Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting

stops

o Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or

corrections

o Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft

flight problems

o Maintains clean working area

* Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components  Understands all run related functional

tests

* Uses a variety of mechanic

* Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics

* Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

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

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

Kansas Tax Credit:

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). aircapitaloftheworld com/tax credits 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

Recruiting Company:
Textron Aviation
Primary

Location:

US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function:
Manufacturing

Schedule:

Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 06/09/2026, 10:31:42 AM
Job Number: 341912