Facility Technician B - 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 Facility Technician .
What you will be doing as a Facility Technician:
In this role, you can expect to be hands-on with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues across a wide range of process, delivery, and facility equipment. You’ll be the expert others rely on to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and without interruption.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
Advanced Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and avionics‑related equipment to maximize uptime and support production flow
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance, identify emerging issues, and communicate repair needs to leadership before they impact operations
Technical Diagnostics & Tools: Use advanced diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, infrared scanning tools, and electronic test equipment, to accurately assess and resolve system issues
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Coordinate work with contractors and maintenance partners to ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and with minimal disruption to operations
Documentation & Communication: Maintain clear communication with supervisors and internal customers while documenting all maintenance activities and findings in the maintenance management system
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What you need to be successful:
Required education and knowledge:
- A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification
- Formal technical training such as:
o Electrical/electronics
o Computerized/programmable controllers
o Other manufacturing technology applications
§ In lieu of training, documented 5 years previous experience in these areas may be substituted
- Understanding of use of blueprint, electrical schematics, and ladder logic diagrams
Required experience:
- A minimum of 1 year experience in a maintenance skilled trade related to the intended assignment
o Plus 2 years’ maintenance experience, or apprenticeship, in a related additional applicable trade or skill set
Other helpful qualifications:
- Ability to:
o work in working conditions exposed to temperatures, dust, machinery related fluids and various working positions
o work in heights up to 30 feet
o work overhead and in confined spaces
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.
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
$3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract
Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract
Automatic increases of $0.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract
Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
Access to the onsite Textron Aviation Plane Wellness Center and Pharmacy
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.
Qualifications
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!
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 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: Support Services
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 04/13/2026, 9:30:46 AM
Job Number: 340091
