A&P Mechanic Lead - Newburgh, NY

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 licensed A&P Mechanic work, including repairs, maintenance, overhaul, modifications, and troubleshooting, on Textron Aviation aircraft at the Newburgh Service Center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet, turboprop, and piston multiengine aircraft models involving diagnoses of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to customer. Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on all assigned aircraft.

o Checks, corrects or replaces a variety of complex aircraft assemblies, aircraft systems, landing gear systems, air conditioner systems, pressurization system, turbocharges, and optional equipment installations.

o Repairs or replaces a variety of engine components and accessory items such as carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, air bleed systems, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps.

o Requires knowledge of 100 hours, annual and progressive inspection procedures set forth in FAR 43. Performs modification work on aircraft systems and structures. Performs minor upholstery and touch-up type paint work.

o Responsible for clear, concise and accurate written reports in logs, inspection reports in logs, inspection reports and in parts identification for issue and return documents.

• May be required to observe operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs.
• Responsible for guiding, instructing and scheduling the work of three or more technicians and provides job related training or instruction as required.
• Responsible for clearly articulating daily status updates to leadership. Must be able to communicate clearly with other A&P Mechanics/Service Center employees on customer aircraft status and needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

EDUCATION:

• High school education or equivalent required

• A&P License is required

o In lieu of A&P license must have DD214 form to be reviewed and eligible for company-sponsored technical certification and future license achievement. Must have hours of On-the-Job training (MOS/NEC/AFSC) reviewed and evaluated by FSDO

• Requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications plus knowledge of jet and piston airframe and engine principles. Must have knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of diversified jet, turboprop, piston, modification, 100 hour and annual service experience as an A&P Mechanic. Preferred 10 years of experience.

• Preferred experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repair of aircraft.