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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

King Air Experienced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenancePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school education or equivalent is required.
  • An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is required. In lieu of an A&P license, a DD214 form must be reviewed for eligibility for company-sponsored technical certification and future license achievement; hours of on-the-job training (MOS/NEC/AFSC) must be reviewed and evaluated by the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office.
  • At least 3 years of diversified jet and/or turboprop modification, 100-hour and annual service experience as an A&P Mechanic is required.
  • The role requires use of arithmetic, blueprints, and specifications, and knowledge of jet airframe and engine principles and aircraft mechanical systems.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority, if applicable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform licensed A&P Mechanic work, including repairs, maintenance, overhaul, modifications, and troubleshooting, on Textron Aviation aircraft at the Houston Service Center.
  • Diagnose malfunctions on jet and turboprop multi-engine aircraft and disassemble, rework, repair, replace, reassemble, or adjust aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and customer delivery; apply thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on assigned aircraft.
  • Check, correct, or replace complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air-conditioning systems, pressurization systems, turbochargers, and optional equipment installations.
  • Repair or replace engine components and accessories, including carburetors, fuel control units, fuel injection systems, air bleed systems, oil and fuel pumps, starter-generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps.
  • Apply 100-hour, annual, and progressive inspection procedures set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 43; perform modifications to aircraft systems and structures, minor upholstery work, and touch-up paint work.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports in logs and inspection reports, and accurately identify parts for issue and return documents.
  • Conduct functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment, and preventive maintenance; rig and synchronize throttles and set stops.
  • When required, observe mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in-shop repairs.
  • Maintain aircraft in an airworthy and reliable condition in accordance with current practices and safety standards.
  • Use tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, timing lights, and hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies.
  • Guide and instruct one or two helpers in lower classifications 50% or more of the time, and perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ten years of experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a customer service facility performing aircraft inspections and repairs is preferred.

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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