Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift - Weekday Days)

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. You’ll 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

• $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 onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy

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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 you’re 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.