Flight Mechanic A-AP

Flight Mechanic A-AP

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: 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.

Qualifications:

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.

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.