**Experimental Mech Assembly** 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 assist in testing, modifying, building, installing, and inspecting of mechanical and structural aircraft assemblies, sub\-assemblies per engineering specifications\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** Responsible for the assembly of complete prototype and production aircrafts, and test articles by installing a variety of sheetmetal and/or machined assemblies for new or modified articles according to engineering instructions\.Assist a leader in researching, planning, guiding, and directing of the assembly process\.Responsible for supporting lesser grade team members in the proper assembly and installation of major aircraft assemblies, as required to meet engineering and schedule objectives\.Responsible for FO prevention in all articles and aircrafts that they are assigned to\.Familiar with the proper use of assembly tooling and fixtures, as well as various precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, scales, and all types of gages\.Managing and maintaining Velocity data\.May build shop\-aids, jigs and fixtures for Experimental projects\.Responsible for own work\.Performs other related duties as requiredFAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred **Qualifications** **EDUCATION:** High School education or equivalent is requiredFAA Airframe & Powerplant license preferred\. **EXPERIENCE:** Requires the use of advanced shop math, complex blueprints and specifications, some measuring instruments\. Must have advanced knowledge of aircraft manufacturing principles\.Minimum 3 years, preferred 8\-10 years, 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\._ **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, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), 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 **Job Posting:** 07/21/2025, 11:57:47 AM **Job Number:** 334822