A&P Mobile Service Technician - - 1st Shift
Textron· Aerospace & Defense· Oct 24, 2026 · 4d ago
Birmingham, AL
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
3+ years exp
Job description
**A&P Mobile Service Technician \- Birmingham, AL \- 1st Shift**
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 \(Airframe & Powerplant\) mechanic or AMT \(Aircraft Maintenance Technician\)\.
**What you will be doing as an A & P Mobile Service Technician:**
You can expect to maintain and repair aircraft, diagnose mechanical issues, and coordinate with the crew and customers\. You’ll assist the lead mechanic, ensure customer satisfaction, and keep the service vehicle in top condition\. Your responsibilities may include \(but are not limited to\):
+ **Aircraft Maintenance and Repair** : Perform diagnostic and mechanical duties on various aircraft models, including disassembly, repair, replacement, reassembly, and adjustment of aircraft systems\. Ensure work is completed timely and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards
+ **Inspection and Documentation** : Check, correct, or replace complex aircraft assemblies and systems\. Ensure compliance with FAR 43 documentation requirements while maintaining accurate written reports in logs and inspection documents
+ **Parts Management** : Order and obtain necessary parts for aircraft repairs, ensuring cores are returned per established procedures
+ **Safety and Quality Control** : Ensure all maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, or specialized services comply with Quality Control procedures while monitoring the work environment and correcting unsafe acts
+ **Team Collaboration** : Work as part of a team to meet customer expectations, assisting mechanics and avionic technicians as needed
+ **Mobile Service Vehicle Maintenance** : Assist the Lead MST in inspecting, maintaining, and servicing equipment and tooling in the mobile service vehicle\. Ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition, with proper fluid levels, tire pressures, and other necessary inspections and repairs
**Qualifications**
**What you need to be successful:**
+ High school education or GED required
+ A&P License is required
+ Knowledge of inspection procedures set forth in FAR Part 145 is required
+ A minimum of 3 years experience with diversified jet, turboprop, piston, modification, aircraft/flight maintenance
+ Experience on Cessna, Beechcraft, or Hawker aircraft is preferred
**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
+ Free financial consultations and guidance
+ Access to 14 Employee Resource Groups
+ 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 everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals\. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, you could be our next great fit\!
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\.
**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-Alabama-Birmingham
**Job Function:** Flight Operations
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Job Level:** Individual Contributor
**Job Type:** Experienced
**Shift:** First Shift
**Job Posting:** 09/24/2026, 2:55:15 PM
**Job Number:** 345210
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