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A&P Mechanic A-573 (7th Shift)

at Textron

📍 US-Kansas-Wichita Unknown Posted April 17, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years Minimum 5 years
Education High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or WorkKeys Bronze certification
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

Textron Aviation is hiring an A&P Mechanic for the 7th shift in its Service Center. The role inspects, repairs, and tests aircraft systems to ensure FAA compliance and safe flight readiness.

  • Inspect & diagnose aircraft systems
  • Repair or replace complex components and systems
  • Perform functional tests (engine runs, instrument checks, rigging, throttle synchronization)
  • Execute modifications and preventive maintenance (FAR 43, 100-hour and annual inspections)
  • Prepare accurate logs/inspection reports/parts documentation and ensure FAA compliance

You will perform detailed inspections and troubleshooting on jet, turboprop, and piston multi-engine aircraft, execute repairs and component replacements, and run functional tests such as engine runs, instrument checks, rigging, and throttle synchronization. The position includes structural modifications and preventive maintenance, with documentation to support FAA-required logs and inspection reports.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on aircraft maintenance professional with 5+ years of experience maintaining jet, turboprop, and piston multi-engine aircraft. They hold a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license and have strong working knowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures, including 100-hour and annual inspections.

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseMinimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience including jetturbopropand piston aircraftKnowledge of FAR 43 inspection proceduresExperience performing 100-hour and annual inspections
Experience in a customer service facility performing inspections and repairs
not specified
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseFAR 43 inspection procedures100-hour inspectionsannual inspectionsinspect and diagnose aircraft systemsrepair aircraft systemsfunctional testsengine runsinstrument checksriggingthrottle synchronizationstructural modificationspreventive maintenanceinspection reportsparts documentationtroubleshootingflight checks
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseFAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseFAR 43 inspection procedures100-hour inspectionsannual inspectionsairworthiness determinationsinspect and diagnose aircraft systemsrepair aircraft systemsfunctional testsengine runsinstrument checksriggingthrottle synchronizationstructural modificationspreventive maintenancePrepare logsinspection reportsparts documentationlanding gear repairpressurization systems repairengine accessory repairfuel pump repairgenerator repairhydraulic systems repairtroubleshooting during flight checksmentoring lower-grade mechanics
attention to detailproblem-solvingcustomer-focused mindsetcollaborationmentorshipguidance and support

Required

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

Preferred

WorkKeys Bronze certification
Industry Aerospace
Job Function Perform FAA-compliant aircraft maintenance inspections, repairs, modifications, and functional tests as an A&P Mechanic.
Role Subtype Mechanical Engineer
A&P MechanicAirframe & Powerplant (A&P) MechanicAirframe & Powerplant (A&P)FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) licenseFAR 43FAR 43 inspection procedures100-hour inspectionsannual inspectionsjet aircraft maintenanceturboprop aircraft maintenancepiston multi-engine aircraftengine runsinstrument checksriggingthrottle synchronizationstructural modificationspreventive maintenanceinspection reportsparts documentationtroubleshootingflight checks

Must have FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, Must have at least 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience including jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft, Must demonstrate knowledge of FAR 43 inspection procedures and experience performing 100-hour and annual inspections

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