Flight Mechanic -AP

Flight Mechanic A-AP

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.

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions, required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery.
• 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 settings stops.
• Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and makes necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems.
• Maintains a clean working area.
• Requires taxiing 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, scales and pressure gauges.
• Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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

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

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

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Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary

Location:

US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 06/23/2026, 10:07:20 AM

Job Number: 340663