Johannesburg, ZAF
146 days ago
B1 Licensed Engineer - Perth Australia
**B1 Licensed Engineer \- Perth Australia** 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** **PRIMARY FUNCTION:** To identify and correct malfunctioning jet, turboprop, and reciprocating multi\-engine aircraft mechanical components and systems\. Performs annual and progressive inspections as well as modification work on customer aircraft\. **JOB DUTIES:** I\. Performs a variety of diagnostic and mechanical duties on one or more jet and/or turboprop, aircraft models involving diagnoses of malfunctions and required disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly or adjustment of various aircraft systems to prepare aircraft mechanically for flight and delivery to customer\. Requires thorough knowledge of aircraft engines, mechanical systems, and components on all assigned aircraft\. A\. Checks, corrects or replaces a variety of complex aircraft assemblies, landing gear systems, air conditioner system, pressurization system, and optional equipment installations\. B\. Repairs or replaces engine components and accessory items such as fuel control units, fuel injection system, air bleed system, oil and fuel pumps, starter/generators, and hydraulic and vacuum pumps\. C\. Requires knowledge of annual and progressive inspection procedures set forth in aircraft maintenance manuals\. Performs modification work on aircraft systems and structures\. D\. Responsible for clear, concise and accurate written reports in logs, inspection reports and in parts identification for issue and return documents\. II\. Conducts functional checks, engine test runs, instrument tests and alignment, and preventive maintenance on same\. Rigging, synchronizing of throttles, and setting the stops\. III\. May be required to observe operation of mechanical systems during flight and troubleshoot problems for in\-shop repairs\. IV\. Performs duties in a manner consistent with the latest state of the art and highest standards of safety for maintaining aircraft in the most airworthy and reliable condition for the customers' safety\. V\. Uses tensiometers, micrometers, pressure gauges, dial gauges, vacuum gauges, and a variety of hand tools to repair and modify systems or assemblies **Qualifications** **Essential Qualifications** + CASA Part 66 B1 Licence; + Experienced licence coverage on Cessna/Textron products preferred; + Experience with jet, turboprop and multi\-engine aircraft preferred; + Experience in Business aviation preferred\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation **Primary Location:** Australia-Perth **Other Locations:** South Africa-Gauteng-Johannesburg, NZ-AUK-Auckland **Job Function:** Flight Operations **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Job Posting:** 05/10/2023, 9:56:07 PM **Job Number:** 312940
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