Flight Mechanic B - A&P

Job Description

About the Company Textron Aviation is hiring immediately for a Flight Mechanic - A&P. Role Overview In this role you can expect to prepare multi-engine aircraft mechanically for flight tests and customer delivery, with the opportunity to expand your skill set by performing a variety of essential functions. Key Responsibilities Install and assemble: install line shortage items and disassemble and reassemble components as needed. System checks: perform functional checks on mechanical systems such as engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulics, making the necessary adjustments for flight. Instrument and engine testing: set instruments, test run engines, rig and synchronise throttles and set stops. Flight test support: address flight test and inspection issues, making necessary adjustments or corrections. Assist and guide: assist senior mechanics with complex problems and guide and instruct lower classification mechanics. Aircraft taxiing: taxi aircraft to check systems and components using various mechanic hand tools and equipment. Licences & Qualifications An A&P licence is required. A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze-level WorkKeys certification is required. Experience 3 years' experience in diversified jet, turboprop or piston modification, phase inspection, engine troubleshooting or servicing under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station is required. Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components is needed. Equivalent trades training in the use of arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, checklists, measuring instruments and testing devices, and in following general instructions, is needed. Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions due to exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids. What We Offer Competitive and extensive total rewards package, with pay and benefits available from day one. 401(k) company match plus an 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 per hour every 3 months up to the top of grade per contract. Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate and certificate programmes, paid at the start of the semester. Flight training bonus programme for earning pilot certifications. Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy. Additional Information At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one part of the total rewards package and is determined within a range that depends on experience, qualifications and location.

Requirements

• Install and assemble: install line shortage items and disassemble and reassemble components as needed.
• System checks: perform functional checks on mechanical systems such as engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulics, making the necessary adjustments for flight.
• Instrument and engine testing: set instruments, test run engines, rig and synchronise throttles and set stops.
• Flight test support: address flight test and inspection issues, making necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Assist and guide: assist senior mechanics with complex problems and guide and instruct lower classification mechanics.
• Aircraft taxiing: taxi aircraft to check systems and components using various mechanic hand tools and equipment.
• An A&P licence is required.
• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze-level WorkKeys certification is required.
• 3 years' experience in diversified jet, turboprop or piston modification, phase inspection, engine troubleshooting or servicing under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station is required.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components is needed.
• Equivalent trades training in the use of arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, checklists, measuring instruments and testing devices, and in following general instructions, is needed.
• Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions due to exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids.
• 401(k) company match plus an 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 per hour every 3 months up to the top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate and certificate programmes, paid at the start of the semester.
• Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy.

Benefits

• Competitive and extensive total rewards package, with pay and benefits available from day one.
• Flight training bonus programme for earning pilot certifications.