**A&P Trainee \- Sacramento, CA** Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands\. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight\. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\. Your success is our success\. **Description** **J** **OB SUMMARY:** Training apprentices will assist in the repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of airframes, engine systems, parts, and components\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** I\. Assist mechanics with a variety of mechanical duties on various aircraft models involving diagnosis of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft for flight and delivery to customer\. II\. Utilize equipment such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to assist mechanics with repairing or modifying systems or assemblies\. III\. Perform a variety of line service activities for company and customer owned aircraft and general Service Center facilities maintenance\. IV\. Maintain, watch, and meet aircraft on taxi ramp\. V\. Tow, park, and secure aircraft at various ramp and hangar locations\. VI\. Inventory and store personal contents as required\. VII\. Wash, clean, polish and/or wax exterior; clean and service interior of aircraft\. VIII\. Defuel and fuel aircraft\. IX\. Complete fuel usage forms and records\. X\. Position and operate ground power and other aircraft service units XI\. Perform general cleaning of ramps and service center facilities XII\. Maintain assigned service equipment and transportation vehicles **Qualifications** **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:** * Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate or a bronze level WorkKeys certification\. * Must be working towards obtaining an A&P License\. **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Must be able to obtain airport badge as applicable This role is eligible for a $4,000 \(pre\-tax\) sign\-on bonus\. Terms & conditions apply\. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is 24\.73 \- 38\.27 per hour\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation **Primary Location:** US-California-Sacramento **Job Function:** Flight Operations **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Entry Job **Shift:** Second Shift **Job Posting:** 01/29/2025, 4:21:08 PM **Job Number:** 330136