Flight Mechanic A-AP

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 adjustments for flight.
• Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting 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 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, scales, and pressure gauges.
• Led, 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 model, 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.

Additional Information

• 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 https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
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