Experimental Mechanical Assembly - Lead - 6th Shift

Experimental Mechanical Assembly - Lead - 6th 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:

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To assist in testing, modifying, building, installing, and inspecting of mechanical and structural aircraft assemblies, sub-assemblies per engineering specifications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Must be able to perform their daily tasks with little to no leadership guidance in accordance to engineering drawings or preliminary drawings where considerable judgement and ingenuity is required to complete work assignments.

• Coordinates experimental activities closely with the Engineering Department to analyze and interpret incomplete and preliminary engineering data and specifications.

• Keeps experimental aircraft properly licensed and maintained. Accounts for records on all components, test articles and consigned equipment.

• Uses precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, and all types of gages and indicators.

• Responsible to act as a liaison cross-functionally and between leaders.

• Responsible for leading, guiding, and directing other employees on experimental needs.

• Responsible for training new and current experimental team members on processes and procedures.

• Responsible to coordinate daily work assignments in conjunction with supervision.

• Responsible for project(s) success/failure for the portion they are performing.

• Responsible for providing status updates to all stakeholders (verbal and/or written format)

• Collaborates with Management, Shop Leads, other Experimental team members.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

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High School education or equivalent is required.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

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Ability to read complex blueprints and drawings, advanced shop math and knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles.

• Minimum of 5 years. preferred 10 years sheet metal, tooling, fabrication, airframe assembly, or related experience required.

• Must strongly exhibit Textron and Textron Aviation values and business conduct guidelines. Strengths include strong peer relationships, conflict management, action oriented, approachability, and able to deal with ambiguity.

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.

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.

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 ~~~ 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: Experienced
Shift: Second Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 04/24/2024, 8:08:12 AM
Job Number: 322048