Aircraft Quality Technician - Flight Line - 2nd Shift
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Date Posted
September 15, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
October 15, 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
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for developing processes and changes that result in creating a quality conscious environment which shows a reduction of defects. Works under the direction of others.
Responsibilities
- Works from blueprints, interprets engineering requirements and Configuration verifications.
- Knowledgeable of specification, Quality procedures and F/T requirements appropriate to the area of assignment.
- IQ Auditor.
- Inspects parts and ensures acceptable appearance, function, tolerances, dimensions and specifications.
- Completes and maintains a variety of inspection paperwork.
- Able to interpret and conform new model engineering change with feedback to Engineering.
- Understands and able to work MRB process.
- Proficient in business applications as required for the area of work assigned.
- Communicates with the FAA or other external auditors and customers.
- Possess certification/qualifications appropriate to assigned area.
- Communicates effectively and works well with others.
- Ability to perform flight release inspections deeming aircraft are safe for flight.
- Ability to interface with customer or customer representatives as needed on technical topics.
- Ability to operate in a safety sensitive repair station environment.
Requirements/Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification and the use of drawings, specifications, basic math and technical knowledge.
- A&P License preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Requires 1-3 years relevant experience. Possesses a solid grasp of the technical skills necessary to perform the job and be willing to work in all areas of support.
Additional Information
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 this link 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, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Details
- Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
- Job Function: Quality
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Job Type: Standard
- Shift: Second Shift
- Job Posting: 09/15/2026, 11:51:50 AM
- Job Number: 340882
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