What you will be doing as an AP Mechanic:
In this role, you can expect to perform licensed AP work that keeps Textron Aviation aircraft flying safely and efficiently at the San Antonio Service Center. You’ll take the lead on repairs, maintenance, overhauls, modifications, and troubleshooting across a variety of airframes. This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a hands‑on environment where quality and precision matter.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
· Airframe Assembly Repair: Perform assembly, disassembly, and repair tasks to support airframe overhauls, modifications, and system updates, including removal, replacement, and restoration of components across engines, airframes, and integrated systems
· Maintenance Support Collaboration: Assist licensed AP mechanics with aircraft maintenance activities, including equipment setup, teardown, and coordinated repair tasks to ensure efficient workflow
· Precision Tooling System Adjustment: Use specialized tools such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, and other precision instruments to inspect, repair, or modify avionics and mechanical systems
· Aircraft Movement Safety Handling: Tow, maneuver, and position aircraft safely during maintenance operations to support inspection, repair, and production activities
· Component Cleaning Preparation: Clean, prepare, and reinstall aircraft parts and components to support accurate reassembly and ensure systems meet quality and performance standards
· Service Center Operational Support: Support day‑to‑day service center functions by assisting with tasks that keep maintenance operations running smoothly and aligned with customer needs
What you will be doing as an AP Mechanic:
In this role, you can expect to perform licensed AP work that keeps Textron Aviation aircraft flying safely and efficiently at the San Antonio Service Center. You’ll take the lead on repairs, maintenance, overhauls, modifications, and troubleshooting across a variety of airframes. This is your opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a hands‑on environment where quality and precision matter.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
· Airframe Assembly Repair: Perform assembly, disassembly, and repair tasks to support airframe overhauls, modifications, and system updates, including removal, replacement, and restoration of components across engines, airframes, and integrated systems
· Maintenance Support Collaboration: Assist licensed AP mechanics with aircraft maintenance activities, including equipment setup, teardown, and coordinated repair tasks to ensure efficient workflow
· Precision Tooling System Adjustment: Use specialized tools such as tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, and other precision instruments to inspect, repair, or modify avionics and mechanical systems
· Aircraft Movement Safety Handling: Tow, maneuver, and position aircraft safely during maintenance operations to support inspection, repair, and production activities
· Component Cleaning Preparation: Clean, prepare, and reinstall aircraft parts and components to support accurate reassembly and ensure systems meet quality and performance standards
· Service Center Operational Support: Support day‑to‑day service center functions by assisting with tasks that keep maintenance operations running smoothly and aligned with customer needs
What you need to be successful:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• AP License is required
• In lieu of AP license must have DD214 form to be reviewed and eligible for company-sponsored technical certification and future license achievement.
• AND must have hours of On-the-Job training (MOS/NEC/AFSC) reviewed and evaluated by FSDO
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, jet and piston airframe and engine principals, and use of arithmetic and blueprints is required
• Experience on mechanical repair of vehicles, preferably aircraft –through technical training, apprenticeship, schooling, or similar experience is helpful
Why join us?
Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.
• 401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
• Free financial consultations and guidance
• Explore more benefits here
At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.
Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit