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A&P Go Team - Sacramento - 1st Shift

by Textron Aviation

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Date Posted

September 21, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$46.58–$59.12/hr (≈$96.9K–$123.0K/yr)

Cost of Living

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Locations

Sacramento, California

Application Deadline

October 21, 2026

Description

Overview

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

We are hiring immediately for a full-time A&P Go Team (Airframe & Powerplant) Mechanic in our Outlying Service Centers.

Responsibilities

In this role, you can expect to lead high-impact aircraft repairs, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure peak performance across a variety of aircraft types. You’ll work hands-on with engines, components, and diagnostics while guiding technicians and maintaining top-tier safety standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a difference in aviation reliability, this is your opportunity. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Aircraft Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair systems on jet, turboprop, and piston multi-engine aircraft to ensure flight readiness and reliability.
  • Engine & Component Maintenance: Replace or repair critical engine components and accessories including fuel systems, pumps, generators, and hydraulics.
  • Safety & Compliance: Maintain aircraft to the highest safety standards, performing FAA-regulated inspections and system modifications.
  • Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct engine runs, instrument checks, and flight-based diagnostics to identify and resolve mechanical issues.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful:

  • High school education or GED required.
  • A&P License Required.
  • In lieu of A&P license must have DD214 form to be reviewed and eligible for company-sponsored technical certification and future license achievement. Must have hours of On-the-Job training (MOS/NEC/AFSC) reviewed and evaluated by FSDO.
  • Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, blueprints, jet and piston airframe and engine principles.

Benefits

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.

Compensation

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 with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is eligible for up to a $15,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus based on level of experience. 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 $46.58 - $59.12 per hour.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: Sacramento, California

What aviation pay actually covers in Sacramento — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$83,753
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
Median Home Value
$484,600
Gasoline (1 gal)
$5.12
Restaurant Meal
$19.84
Milk (1 L)
$1.22
Eggs (dozen)
$2.41

Rent runs about 24.3% of median income in Sacramento affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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