Flight Mechanic C
Textron · Wichita, KS · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
In this role, you will collaborate alongside experienced Flight Mechanics to ensure multi-engine aircraft are flight-ready for testing and customer delivery. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining mechanical excellence and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Installation: Install line shortage items, disassemble and reassemble components, and prepare aircraft for flight tests and delivery
- System Checks & Adjustments: Perform functional checks, corrections, and adjustments on multi-engine systems to ensure optimal performance
- Flight Test Support: Assist in correcting flight test and inspection squawks to meet quality standards
- Sheet Metal Rework: Conduct minor sheet metal rework as needed to maintain aircraft reliability
- Tool Utilization: Use mechanic hand tools and devices like scales, inclinometers, tensiometers, and pressure gauges to perform precise measurements and adjustments
- Blueprint & Specification Adherence: Follow blueprints, routers, specifications, and checklists to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
Requirements
- A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
- At least 3–6 months of diversified experience with jet, turboprop or piston aircraft, including phase inspections, engine troubleshooting, or servicing is required
- Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components is helpful
- An A&P license is helpful
Benefits
- 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
- $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
- Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract
- Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
- Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
- Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
- Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy
- Eligibility for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Pay
Base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Schedule
Full-time, second shift.