Flight Mechanic A - A&P

Job Description

About the Company Textron Aviation, manufacturer of the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands. Role Overview Perform mechanic work and lead other mechanics to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery to the customer. A Flight Mechanic A may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Flight Mechanic B and Flight Mechanic C. Key Responsibilities Perform a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models, involving diagnosis of malfunctions and the required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery. Install, as required, a variety of line shortage items, which may involve disassembly and reassembly of previously installed items. Perform functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems, making the necessary corrections and adjusting for flight. Set instruments, test run engines, rig and synchronise throttles and set stops. Diagnose flight test and inspection squawks and make the necessary adjustments or corrections. Work personally with engineering to troubleshoot unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems. Taxi aircraft to check systems and components, and understand all run-related functional tests. Use a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scales and pressure gauges. Lead, guide, instruct and assign work to other mechanics. Maintain a clean working area and perform other related duties as required. Experience Thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems and components on assigned models, in order to guide, instruct and work with lower classification mechanics.

Requirements

• Perform a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more aircraft models, involving diagnosis of malfunctions and the required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft mechanically for flight test and delivery.
• Install, as required, a variety of line shortage items, which may involve disassembly and reassembly of previously installed items.
• Perform functional checks on all mechanical systems such as engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems, making the necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.
• Set instruments, test run engines, rig and synchronise throttles and set stops.
• Diagnose flight test and inspection squawks and make the necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Work personally with engineering to troubleshoot unusual and more difficult aircraft flight problems.
• Taxi aircraft to check systems and components, and understand all run-related functional tests.
• Use a variety of mechanic hand tools and equipment such as tensiometers, timing lights, scales and pressure gauges.
• Lead, guide, instruct and assign work to other mechanics.
• Maintain a clean working area and perform other related duties as required.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems and components on assigned models, in order to guide, instruct and work with lower classification mechanics.