Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift Weekday Days)
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Wichita, KS - USA
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Job Summary
We are hiring immediately for an Aircraft Mechanic.
What you will be doing as an Aircraft Mechanic:
In this role you can expect to work hands-on repairing maintaining overhauling and troubleshooting airframes engine systems parts and components. Youll fabricate assemble install and repair sheet metal products and equipment while supporting inspections modification work and structural repairs on aircraft. This role may also require assisting higher and lower grade mechanics as needed.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
Aircraft Assembly Repair and Troubleshooting: Perform a variety of mechanical duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly rework repair replacement reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to the customer
Engine and Airframe System Support: Assist with turbine engine troubleshooting inspection repair and engine run-ups; conduct airframe system and component changes systems checkout and installation of service bulletins and kits on airframes and engines
Sheet Metal Fabrication and Installation: Lay out sheet metal parts using blueprints drawings and written or verbal instructions; remove rivets and sheet metal components; and perform sheet metal and assembly work for modification and service work
Functional Testing and Mechanical Operations: Perform functional tests and mechanical operations on one or more aircraft models involving disassembly rework repair replacement reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems and components using equipment and hand tools
Composite and Structural Repairs: Perform aircraft composite repairs and assist with repairs of malfunctions involving complex aircraft assemblies and systems including engines
Tooling Equipment and Safety Practices: Ensure safety practices are met related to tooling jigs and fixtures needed for sheet metal repairs and use equipment such as tensiometers micrometers pressure gauges dial gauges vacuum gauges and a variety of hand tools to repair or modify systems or assemblies
Work Ownership: Responsible for own work and performs other related duties as required
What you need to be successful:
Education
A high school diploma an equivalent certificate or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
Requires the use of arithmetic blueprints and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles
An Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license is preferred
Should you acquire a full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license during your role you will be reclassified to an A&P Mechanic upon presentation of license
Experience
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience performing inspections repairs structural modification or composite modification of aircraft
Experience using blueprints specifications and aircraft repair or modification tools is helpful
Why join us
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
$3000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1500per contract
Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of gradeper 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 onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy
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 the 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 everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. Whether youre in the military community a recent graduate or looking for a career change you could be our next great fit!
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.
About Company
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