What you will be doing as a Lead A&P Mechanic: 

In this role, you can expect to perform licensed A&P maintenance, repairs, overhauls, modifications, and troubleshooting on Textron Aviation aircraft at the Tampa, FL Service Center. You’ll apply your technical expertise in a hands-on environment where safety, quality, and precision matter every day. 

Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): 

• Aircraft Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose malfunctions and perform disassembly, repair, replacement, reassembly, and system adjustments across jet, turboprop, and piston multiengine aircraft to ensure flight readiness and on-time delivery 

• Advanced Systems & Component Work: Inspect, repair, and replace complex aircraft systems and assemblies including avionics-integrated mechanical systems, landing gear, pressurization, environmental controls, turbochargers, and optional equipment installations 

• Engine & Powerplant Support: Repair and replace engine components and accessories such as fuel and oil systems, starter generators, hydraulic and vacuum pumps, and related control units supporting safe aircraft operation 

• Inspections, Modifications & Compliance: Execute 100hour, annual, and progressive inspections per FAR 43 while performing approved aircraft modifications and precision system updates 

• Functional Testing & Flight Readiness: Conduct functional checks, engine runs, instrument testing and alignment, rigging, throttle synchronization, and preventive maintenance to validate system performance 

• Technical Leadership & Documentation: Complete accurate maintenance and inspection documentation while providing guidance and hands on support to junior technicians and helpers 

What you need to be successful: 

• Education Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent 

• License Requirement: Active A&P license is required 

• OR 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 

• Experience & Technical Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of varied experience across jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft, including modifications and 100hour and annual inspections. 

• 10+ years experience is helpful 

• Recognition as a subject matter expert, including Textron fleet aircraft is helpful 

• Service Center Experience: Experience working in a customer service or maintenance facility performing aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, and repair 

• Technical & Systems Knowledge: Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications, apply basic arithmetic, and demonstrate strong working knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems and principles is required. 

• Security & Compliance: Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge through the local airport authority is required, if applicable 

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!