Beechcraft
Beechcraft designs, builds and supports versatile and globally renowned aircraft, including the King Air turboprops, piston-engine Baron
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- Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
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Flight Mechanic B-AP
at Beechcraft
We are hiring immediately for a Flight Mechanic - A&P.
What you will be doing as a Flight Mechanic - A&P:
In this role, you can expect to prepare multi-engine aircraft mechanically for flight tests and customer delivery. You'll also have the opportunity to expand your skill set and career growth by performing a variety of essential functions. Join us and be a crucial part of our dynamic aviation team!
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Install & Assemble: Install line shortage items, disassemble and reassemble components as needed
- System Checks : Perform functional checks on mechanical systems like engines, flight controls, fuel, oxygen, and hydraulics, making necessary adjustments for flight
- Instrument & Engine Testing: Set instruments, test run engines, rig and synchronize throttles, and set stops
- Flight Test Support : Address flight test and inspection issues, making necessary adjustments or corrections
- Assist & Guide: Assist senior mechanics with complex problems, guide and instruct lower classification mechanics
- Aircraft Taxiing : Taxi aircraft to check systems and components using various mechanic hand tools and equipment
What you need to be successful:
• A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required
• An A&P license is required
• 3 years experience in diversified jet, turboprop or piston mod, phase inspection, engine troubleshooting experience or servicing under the guidance of a licensed A&P or at an FAA certified repair station is required
• A knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and components is needed
• Equivalent trades training for use of arithmetic, blueprints, specifications, check lists, measuring instruments, testing devices, and following general instructions is needed
• Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable work conditions due to exposure to noise, weather, hydraulic fluid, MEK, alcohol and other liquids is needed
**Why join us? **
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members - now and in the future, beginning day one.
• 401K company match + 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/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.