Flight Mechanic B - Government Business - Full-time

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 models involving determination of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various multi-engine aircraft systems to prepare the aircraft
  
  mechanically for flight test and delivery to customer. May perform under the general guidance of a Flight Mechanic A. Works from blueprints, routers, specifications, check lists, and general instructions to perform 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 of all mechanical systems such as engines and flight controls, fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems making necessary corrections and adjusting for flight.
  • Sets instruments, tests run engines, rigs and synchronized throttles and sets stops.
  • Works flight test and inspection squawks making necessary adjustments or corrections.
  • Assists Flight Mechanic A with unusual and more difficult flight line problems.
  • 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, scale and pressure gages.
• May be assisted by 1 - 2 lower classification mechanics and be responsible for guiding and instructing them.
• Responsible for quality of own work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification. Must have 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 aircraft mechanical systems and components. A&P license preferred.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 3 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.

Take your career higher at Textron Aviation:

• Competitive starting salaries with growth potential
• Health benefits beginning day one
• Tuition assistance and continuing education programs
• Paid holidays
• Relocation assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Flight training courses and bonuses (terms and conditions apply)

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