Job Summary:
To assemble, install, rig, rework and functional test mechanical and electrical aircraft systems. May be
required to assist lower grade employees as needed. Aircraft Assem Mechanic A classified employees
may also be required to perform duties that an Aircraft Assem Mechanic B or Aircraft Assem Mechanic C
would normally do.
Job Responsibilities:
- Works in accordance with airplane order, blueprints, engineering specifications, standard
procedures, oral and written instructions to perform any combination of the following duties with a
minimum amount of supervision.
- Performs any layout, math computation or planning necessary to assemble and install a
variety of major aircraft structures and assemblies, landing gear systems, props, and
optional equipment installations.
- Installs and/or reworks a variety of engine accessories such as oil and fuel pumps,
generator, hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
- Services, installs, adjusts, and tests radio(s), electrical and electronic on the aircraft and
requests or recommends installations or other essential changes as required.
- Uses aircraft mechanic's hand tools such as screwdrivers, torque and impact wrenches, pliers,
and hammers plus sheet metal tools such as rivet gun, drill motor, portable dimpling equipment,
bucking bars, file, and some measuring devices such as scale.
- Required to repair and rework sheet metal parts and assemblies involving operations such as
cutting, filing, drilling, countersinking, fitting, shimming, riveting, and bucking.
- Requires the use of functional testing equipment to run functional tests (setup, operate).
- Responsible for guiding and instructing 1 or 2 lower grade employees.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education:
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification, plus a
broad knowledge of aircraft assembly and general accepted aircraft practices. Uses some arithmetic,
blueprints and specifications plus a knowledge of aircraft engine principles. Must successfully complete
Textron Aviation Blueprint course.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of diversified aviation final assembly, sheet metal assembly and
radio and electrical repair or directly related experience. If progressing up from an Aircraft Assem
Mechanic B, must successfully pass the SOJT evaluation.
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.
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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Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Field
Manufacturing
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
08/29/2024, 9:17:24 AM