Aircraft Mechanic B-573 (5th Shift)

Position Overview

Join Textron Aviation as an Aircraft Mechanic B – 573 and become an integral part of a legacy spanning nine decades. In this role, you’ll work hands‐on with skilled A&P mechanics to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot aircraft systems, ensuring aviation safety and high performance. Contribute to structural modifications and quality assurance initiatives while building your career in an innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Aircraft System Diagnostics – Support troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of aircraft systems and turbine engines to ensure optimal performance and readiness for flight.
• Assembly and Component Work – Assist in disassembling, repairing, replacing, and reassembling complex aircraft assemblies and components, including performing functional tests.
• Sheet Metal and Structural Repairs – Lay out, fabricate, and install sheet metal parts using blueprints and precision tools, including riveting and structural modifications.
• Installation and Upgrades – Aid in installing service bulletins, kits, and system upgrades on airframes and engines to meet compliance and enhance capabilities.
• Composite and Specialized Repairs – Perform composite repairs utilizing precision instruments such as micrometers and pressure gauges for accurate adjustments.
• System Testing and Quality Assurance – Operate and test aircraft systems with specialized equipment to ensure safety and adherence to standards.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required.
• Proficiency in arithmetic, blueprint reading, and understanding of jet and piston airframe and engine principles is required.
• Possession of either an Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic license is helpful.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspections, repairs, structural modifications, or composite modifications of aircraft.
• Note: Upon acquiring a full Airframe and Powerplant license while employed, you will be reclassified to A&P Mechanic – 573 upon presentation of the license.

Benefits & Perks

• 401K company match with an additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• $3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract.
• Annual cost of living adjustment of up to $1,500 per contract.
• Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to the top of grade per contract.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, provided 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.