Flight Mechanic A-AP

Flight Mechanic A-AP(Job Number: 340663)

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 perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and 
delivery to customer. 

Flight Mechanic A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B & 
Flight Mechanic C.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models involving 
diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or 
adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and 
delivery to customer. Requires a thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems 
and components on assigned models to guide, instruct and work with lower classification 
mechanics in the performance of the following principle duties. 

• Installs, as required, a variety of line shortage items which may involve disassembly and 
  reassembly of previously installed items.
• Performs functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines and flight 
  controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting 
  for flight.
• Sets instruments, tests running of engines, rigging and synchronizing throttles and setting 
  stops.
• Diagnoses flight test and inspection squawks and making necessary adjustments or 
  corrections. 
• Works personally with engineering to troubleshoot the unusual and more difficult aircraft 
  flight problems. 
• Maintains clean working area.
• Required to taxi aircraft to check systems and components. Understands all run related functional 
  tests. 
• Uses a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scale 
  and pressure gauges. 
• Leads, guides, instructs and assigns work to other mechanics. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

 

Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification plus 
trades training to have a knowledge of aircraft and engine operation and to use arithmetic, blueprints, 
specifications, and a variety of precision instruments. Requires A&P license.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of 5 years diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, engine 
troubleshooting experience or servicing experience under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA 
certified repair station.

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

     

Kansas Tax Credit

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. 

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 09/02/2026, 4:53:25 PM