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Join us for 6thshift, this position comes with an added benefit of a shift differential.\nWhat You’ll Do\nIn this role, you can expect to inspect and repair a variety of aircraft systems, perform functional tests, and ensure compliance with FAA standards. You’ll tackle complex mechanical challenges, execute modifications, and keep aircraft in peak condition for safe flight. If you’re ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, this is theopportunity for you. Your responsibilities may include (but not limited to):\nInspect & Diagnose Aircraft Systems: Perform detailed inspections and diagnose malfunctions on jet, turboprop, and piston multi-engine aircraft to ensure airworthiness\n\nRepair & Replace Components: Repair or replace complex assemblies, landing gear, pressurization systems, and engine accessories such as fuel pumps, generators, and hydraulic systems\n\nConduct Functional Tests: Perform engine runs, instrument checks, rigging, and throttle synchronization to verify system performance and safety compliance\n\nExecute Modifications & Preventive Maintenance: Carry out structural modifications, 100-hour and annual inspections per FAR 43, and preventive maintenance to maintain optimal aircraft condition\n\nDocument & Ensure Compliance: Prepare accurate logs, inspection reports, and parts documentation while adhering to FAA regulations and safety standards\n\nCollaborate & Mentor: Assist with troubleshooting during flight checks and provide guidance to lower-grade mechanics when required\n\nJob Title: A&P Mechanic A (6thShift)\nJoin a team where precision meets performance.\nWe are hiring immediately for full-time Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) Mechanic in our Service Center. Join us for 6thshift, this position comes with an added benefit of a shift differential.\nWhat You’ll Do\nIn this role, you can expect to inspect and repair a variety of aircraft systems, perform functional tests, and ensure compliance with FAA standards. You’ll tackle complex mechanical challenges, execute modifications, and keep aircraft in peak condition for safe flight. If you’re ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, this is theopportunity for you. Your responsibilities may include (but not limited to):\nInspect & Diagnose Aircraft Systems: Perform detailed inspections and diagnose malfunctions on jet, turboprop, and piston multi-engine aircraft to ensure airworthiness\n\nRepair & Replace Components: Repair or replace complex assemblies, landing gear, pressurization systems, and engine accessories such as fuel pumps, generators, and hydraulic systems\n\nConduct Functional Tests: Perform engine runs, instrument checks, rigging, and throttle synchronization to verify system performance and safety compliance\n\nExecute Modifications & Preventive Maintenance: Carry out structural modifications, 100-hour and annual inspections per FAR 43, and preventive maintenance to maintain optimal aircraft condition\n\nDocument & Ensure Compliance: Prepare accurate logs, inspection reports, and parts documentation while adhering to FAA regulations and safety standards\n\nCollaborate & Mentor: Assist with troubleshooting during flight checks and provide guidance to lower-grade mechanics when required\n\nWhat you need to be successful:\nHigh school diploma, equivalent certificate, or WorkKeys Bronze certification\n\nFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license\n\nMinimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft\n\nKnowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures and experience performing 100-hour and annual inspections\n\nPreferred: Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repairs\n\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here?\nYour 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.\n401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation\n\nEducation assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester\n\nFlight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications\n\nFertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning\n\nFree financial consultations and guidance\n\nAccess to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy\n\nEligibility for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit\n\nExplore more benefits here\n\nAt Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.\nOur 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 you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!\nWe’re Here to Support You:\nWe understandthe hiring process can be overwhelming, which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas where you’ll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.\nTextron 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.\nWhat you need to be successful:\nHigh school diploma, equivalent certificate, or WorkKeys Bronze certification\n\nFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license\n\nMinimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience, including jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft\n\nKnowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures and experience performing 100-hour and annual inspections\n\nPreferred: Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repairs\n\nWhy You’ll Love Working Here?\nYour 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.\n401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation\n\nEducation assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester\n\nFlight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications\n\nFertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning\n\nFree financial consultations and guidance\n\nAccess to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy\n\nEligibility for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit\n\nExplore more benefits here\n\nAt Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.\nOur 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 you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!\nWe’re Here to Support You:\nWe understandthe hiring process can be overwhelming, which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas where you’ll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.\nTextron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. 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