Flight Mechanic B-AP - Wichita, United States - Textron

Description

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.


Job Summary:
To prepare multi-engine aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer.
Flight Mechanic B may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic C.


Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of functional test and mechanical operations on one or more aircraft modelsinvolving determination of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement,reassembly or adjustment of various multi-engine aircraft systems to prepare the aircraftmechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. May perform under the general guidance ofa Flight Mechanic A.

Works from blueprints, routers, specifications, check lists, and generalinstructions to perform the following principle duties:

o Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly andreassembly of previously installed items.o Performs functional checks of all mechanical systems such as engines and flight controls,fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.o Sets instruments, tests run engines, rigs and synchronized throttles and sets stops.o Works flight test and inspection squawks making necessary adjustments or corrections.o Assists Flight Mechanic A with unusual and more difficult flight line problems.o Maintains clean working area.

• Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components.
• Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scaleand pressure gages.
• May be assisted by - 2 lower classification mechanics and be responsible for guiding andinstructing them.
• Responsible for quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required

BenefitsEducation:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.

Musthave equivalent trades training for ability to use simple arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, check lists,measuring instruments, testing devices and follow general instructions.

Must have knowledge of aircraftmechanical systems and components. Requires A&P license.


Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, enginetroubleshooting experience or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAAcertified repair station

Working Conditions:
Somewhat disagreeable working conditions due to non-continuous exposure to noise, weather, hydraulicfluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids.