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Aircraft Mechanic

Kansas Highway Patrol
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13642132

**Airframe Repair**

Major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs of helicopters and

airplanes.

**Engine Repair**

Major and minor inspection, alterations and repairs or helicopters and

airplanes to ensure air worthiness.

  • Record Keeping**\

Maintenance and inspection records keeper including logbooks. Requests

aviation parts and supplies to maintain an adequate and orderly

inventory on all stock items.

Position Description

Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs helicopter and airplane airframes in

order to ensure airworthiness by conducting the task in an efficient and

safe manner in accordance with manufacturers instruction and technical

data, industry standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Tasks and

responsibilities are reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration

during random inspections for compliance with all procedures and

regulations. Airframe work includes major and minor inspection,

alterations and repairs. Major components of the airframe are

disassembled, repaired, and reassembled including wings, fuselage,

empennage, vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilizers, landing gear,

flight controls, instruments, hydraulic systems, electrical systems,

mechanical linkages, fuel systems, and structural components. Work is

reviewed by the supervisor for compliance with FAA regulations and KHP

procedures on an as needed basis.

Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs helicopter and airplane engines to

ensure airworthiness by conducting the task in an efficient and safe

manner in accordance with manufacturers instruction and technical data,

industry standards, and Federal Aviation Regulations. Tasks and

responsibilities are reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration

during random inspections for compliance with all procedures and

regulations. Aircraft engine work includes major and minor inspection,

alterations and repairs. Engines are disassembled, repaired, and

reassembled down to individual components including cylinders, pistons,

spark plus, valves, connecting rods, crankshafts, cases, accessories,

lubrication systems, ignition systems, fuel systems, air intake systems,

instrumentation, and controls. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for

compliance with FAA regulations and KHP procedures on an as needed

basis.

Records maintenance and inspections in the Aircraft Logbooks to comply

with FAA Regulations and Agency Policies. Requests aviation parts and

supplies to maintain an adequate and orderly inventory on all stock

items to ensure prompt repairs for operational readiness. Tasks are

reviewed by the FAA during random inspections for compliance with all

procedures and regulations annually. Work is reviewed by the supervisor

for compliance with FAA regulations and KHP procedures on an as needed

basis.

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