Aircraft Mechanic

A&P Mechanic A\-573 \(Weekend Day Shift \- 7th\) 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\. Description Job Title: A&P Mechanic A\-573 \(7th Shift\) Join a team where precision meets performance\. We are hiring immediately for full\-time Airframe & Power Plant \(A&P\) Mechanic in our Wichita Service Center\. What You'll Do In this role, you can expect to work hands\-on with advanced aircraft systems, supporting aftermarket modifications and maintenance in a fast\-paced service center environment\. You'll play a critical role in delivering high\-quality aircraft to customers by diagnosing issues, performing complex repairs, and ensuring systems are fully operational\. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise while directly impacting the customer experience\. Your responsibilities may include \(but not limited to\): * Aircraft Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and system malfunctions across jet, turboprop, and multi\-engine aircraft, ensuring accurate root cause identification and efficient repair execution\. * Repair & System Modifications: Perform disassembly, repair, replacement, and reassembly of aircraft systems and components, including supporting aftermarket modifications and upgrades to meet customer specifications * System Testing & Operational Checks : Conduct functional tests, engine runs, and system alignments, ensuring all avionics and mechanical systems meet operational and safety standards prior to delivery * Inspection & Compliance: Execute 100\-hour, annual, and progressive inspections in accordance with FAR 43 requirements, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and quality standards * Technical Documentation & Reporting: Complete detailed and accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and parts documentation to support compliance and traceability * Customer\-Focused Maintenance Support: Support service center operations by delivering reliable, high\-quality maintenance solutions, occasionally troubleshooting in\-flight issues and mentoring less experienced technicians Qualifications What You'll Need to be Successful * High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or WorkKeys Bronze certification * FAA Airframe & Powerplant \(A&P\) license * Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft * Knowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures and experience performing 100\-hour and annual inspections * Preferred: Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repairs Why You'll Love Working Here? Your success is our success\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one\. * 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation * Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester * Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications * Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning * Free financial consultations and guidance * Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy * Eligibility for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit * Explore more benefits here Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws and regulations\. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\. At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range\. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location\. Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions\. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world\-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products\. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals\. You could be our next great fit\! We're Here to Support You: We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming, which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage\. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas where you'll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us\. 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 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: Product Support Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Available Job Posting: 07/22/2026, 8:33:13 AM Job Number: 343480