Sealer Repair Technician B
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Description
Job Summary:
To pressure test and repair integral fuel cells & perform a variety of finish sealing to include leading
edges, cabin windows, windshields, side windows, antennas, engine inlets, wing tip lenses & any other
type of finish sealing necessary on the exterior of the aircraft. May be required to assist and train lower
grade Technicians.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and performs a variety of certified sealing repair and rework operations. Performs pressure
leak tests to determine areas requiring rework and repair. Uses ammonia, water manometer,
soap solution and specialized leak detector machines as required.
- Uses manual dexterity and close mental and visual attention according to accepted shop
procedures to apply sealer, rework and repair areas which may have been previously fueled.
Compliance with standard fuel safety precautions is required.
- Through knowledge of inspection standards, sheet metal assembly and sealing techniques
provide proper sealing and assembly sequences to prevent leaks and failure of parts to meet all
specifications. Determines if sealer is properly cured and assures finish sealing and any repairs
are adequate.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, sealing applicators and pressure or leak test equipment.
Responsible only for own work.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification. Job
duties require use of specification sheets, simple arithmetic and measuring instruments. Also requires
completion of a two-week Textron Aviation Integral Fuel Cell Sealing Training course after entering role
but before being released to the shop floor in ACC.
Experience:
Requires a minimum one year of aviation sealing and sealer repair experience.
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 https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits 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: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 09/03/2025, 11:55:19 AM
Job Number: 335459
