Textron · 1 day ago
Aircraft Assem Mechanic A
US-Kansas-Wichita
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTextron is a manufacturing company specializing in aircraft assembly. The Aircraft Assem Mechanic A is responsible for assembling, installing, and testing mechanical and electrical aircraft systems while providing guidance to lower grade employees.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Works in accordance with airplane order, blueprints, engineering specifications, standard procedures, oral and written instructions to perform any combination of the following duties with a minimum amount of supervision
Performs any layout, math computation or planning necessary to assemble and install a variety of major aircraft structures and assemblies, landing gear systems, props, and optional equipment installations
Performs rework as required including working with engineering to interpret Quality Notifications and successfully repair per engineering requirements
Uses aircraft mechanic's hand tools such as but not limited to screwdrivers, torque and impact wrenches, pliers, and hammers plus sheet metal tools such as rivet gun, drill motor, portable dimpling equipment, bucking bars, file, and some measuring devices such as scale
Required to repair and rework sheet metal parts and assemblies involving operations such as cutting, filing, drilling, countersinking, fitting, shimming, riveting, and bucking
Requires the use of functional testing equipment to run functional tests (setup, operate)
Responsible for guiding and instructing 1 or 2 lower grade employees
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification
Broad knowledge of aircraft assembly and general accepted aircraft practices
Uses some arithmetic, blueprints and specifications plus a knowledge of aircraft engine principles
Requires minimum 3 years of experience in the below classifications, or a combination of these classifications: Sheet Metal Assembler B, Wing Assembler B, Line Assembler/Installer B, Control Surfaces Rigger B, Aircraft Assem Mechanic B or C
Must satisfactorily complete AAM checklist and successfully pass the SOJT evaluation prior to qualifying for the classification
Must successfully complete Textron Aviation Blueprint course prior to qualifying for the classification
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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