Flight Mechanic A

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 makes necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems.
• Maintains clean working area.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Required to Taxi Aircraft

• Understands all run related functional tests.
• Uses a variety of mechanic

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.
• 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

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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

Shift

First Shift

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

07/14/2026, 12:51:11 PM

Job Number

341912