**Experimental A&P Mechanic \- 7th Shift** 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** **JOB SUMMARY:** To install, repair and adjust component parts on experimental projects\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** Plans, lays out and performs the more standard mechanical operations required to develop assemblies, structures and components for experimental aircraft\.Completes aircraft modification and systems installation using Engineering drawings and work orders\.Troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts aircraft systems and power plant controls\.Services and prepares experimental airplane for takeoff and flight tests\.May be required to go into the field to "troubleshoot" or service experimental or new model aircraft which are on tour\.Assists in planning and laying out of more complex mechanical operations\.Uses mechanic hand tools, testing devices, and precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scale, vernier calipers, height gauge, and indicator gauge\.May occasionally guide and instruct lower grade experimental mechanics\.Performs other related duties as required\. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION:** Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification\.Requires the use of ordinary drawings, shop math and some measuring devices\. A&P license required\. **EXPERIENCE:** Requires a minimum 2 years of experience as an aircraft mechanic or directly related experience\. Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S\. export control laws and regulations\.  If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\. **_The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job\. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified\._** **Kansas Tax Credit:** Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years\. Visit https://www\.aircapitaloftheworld\.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit\. **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-Kansas-Wichita **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Job Posting:** 03/05/2025, 8:49:42 AM **Job Number:** 330909