A&P Mechanic (Entry level)

Description

We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

This position will perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on turbine powered rotorcraft.

Responsibilities will include:

• Perform basic maintenance such as preservation/ depreservation and removal and repair of basic airframe components

• Perform basic inspections (25hr/30day, 6mo inspections)

• Drill up small sheet metal parts

• Ability to fabricate basic parts

• Under supervision, assist with major inspections, kit installs and repairs

• Demonstrate basic disassembly and reassembly of drive train components with supervision (OH shop)

• Self-motivated

• Assist with fly offs

• Understand safe and applicable use for basic hand tools

• Learn and apply knowledge of tasks

• Read and interpret installation instructions

• Demonstrate safe work habits and always wear proper PPE

Position may be assigned to 1st or 2nd shift depending on delivery schedule and commitments.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• A&P license

• Up to 2 years performing heavy maintenance on rotorcraft, preferably Bell aircraft

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sheet metal and basic avionics skills preferred

• 3 years automotive or military experience

• Any Bell field maintenance courses

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk and lift up to 25 lbs.

• Perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Flight Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 04/17/2024, 6:43:45 AM
Job Number: 317141