Aircraft Mechanic C-573
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 Summary:
Assist Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanics and higher grade Aircraft Mechanics to repair, maintain, overhaul and troubleshoot airframes, engine systems, parts and components. Fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products and equipment.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform assembly, disassembly and repairs required in the completion of airframe overhaul, repair or modifications, including but not limited to removal, replacement and repair of parts of engines, airframes and systems.
Responsible for helping licensed mechanics set up and tear down the equipment, tools, and supplies used during the repair of customers aircraft.
Assist in the cleaning of parts and components during the repair and assembly of aircraft.
Ensure safety practices are met related to tooling, jigs, and fixtures needed for sheet metal repairs.
Lay out of sheet metal parts using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions.
Rivet and sheet metal component removal. Performs sheet metal and assembly work in the performance of modification and service work.
Assists with the repair of a variety of malfunctions concerned with complex aircraft assemblies and systems to include engines.
Performs a variety of functional test and mechanical operations on one or more aircraft models involving disassembly, rework, repair, replacement reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems and components.
Uses equipment to operate and functional test various aircraft systems using a variety of hand tools.
Performs aircraft composite repairs.
Responsible only for own work.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification. Experience or working knowledge of mechanical devices. Prefer basic knowledge of aircraft systems.
Experience:
No experience required. Experience on mechanical repair of vehicles or aircraft preferred. Should an employee acquire a full Airframe and Powerplant license the employee will be reclassified to A&P Mechanic-573 upon presentation of license.
Working Conditions:
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to exposure to noise and weather elements.
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.
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.
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: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 03/26/2026, 1:07:16 PM
Job Number: 340693
