Industry Spotlight June 17, 2026

Air Capital Hiring: Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Jobs in Wichita

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Published: June 17, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

Wichita, KS — They do not call it the Air Capital of the World for nothing. More planes and plane parts have been built here than just about anywhere, and in 2026 the two names at the center of it all, Spirit AeroSystems and Textron Aviation, are both hiring across the metro.

If you have ever wanted into Wichita aviation, the door is open, from assembly mechanics to engineers to skilled trades.

Spirit AeroSystems, now under Boeing

Spirit AeroSystems, long one of Wichita's largest private employers, became wholly owned by Boeing as of late 2025. For job seekers, the practical takeaway is simple: Spirit's big Wichita campus keeps building major aircraft structures, and it keeps hiring for them. Recent listings span assembly, fabrication, quality, and engineering. Many production roles are open to people willing to learn the trade on the floor.

Textron Aviation keeps building

Textron Aviation, home to the Cessna and Beechcraft names, is another anchor of the local economy and a steady source of Wichita jobs. Openings typically include assembly mechanics, technicians, engineers, and a long list of support roles that keep the production lines moving.

A real perk: the Kansas aviation tax credit

Here is something workers should know. Kansas offers an aviation tax credit worth up to $5,000 a year for up to five years for eligible new aviation employees in the state. That is a meaningful incentive on top of a paycheck, and it is one reason aviation remains one of the strongest career bets in South Central Kansas.

What it means for job seekers

Explore the kinds of roles these employers fill:

How to break in

You do not need to start at the top. Many Wichita aviation careers begin with an entry-level production or trades role and climb from there. If you have manufacturing, mechanical, or military experience, lead with it. If you do not, look for roles that say "training provided" and apply anyway.

Job seekers can set up free aviation job alerts for Wichita and apply the day new roles post. Aviation suppliers and shops hiring around the metro can post jobs on LocalJobPage to reach the country's deepest aviation workforce.

From the plants along Oliver and the south side to the supplier shops ringing the city, aviation still writes a lot of Wichita's paychecks. In 2026, it is still writing new ones.

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