A&P Mechanic, 7th Shift - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $35 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at all experience levels to maintain Beechcraft King Air aircraft in its King Air Department in Wichita, Kansas. This is an on-site 7th-shift role with little or no management present. Mechanics are trusted to make sound decisions, solve problems, complete accurate paperwork, and provide a clear handover to the next shift. Starting grade and hourly rate are based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. The published grade scale is $32.00–$48.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 7th-shift differential paid on all 40 paid hours. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40; overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.

The mechanic performs maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, operational checks, and related service work in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures. The role works with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, Parts, and the crew lead, and uses Corridor to record time and work performed. Quality Assurance issues inspection and return to service under the company’s repair station certificate. Senior-grade duties may include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, ownership of inspection events, and mentoring junior mechanics.

The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, training opportunities including FlightSafety courses, professional growth and development, and a supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Working knowledge of FARs governing maintenance, including Part 145 repair stations.
• Ability to use maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, task cards, and maintenance tracking systems.
• For placement at Grade 2 (Journeyman) and above, hands-on experience on PT6A engines is required.
• Careful and complete documentation habits and a clean safety record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and shift discipline.
• Ability to work independently with little or no management supervision, make sound decisions, manage time, and complete work correctly and on time.
• Ability to work 7th shift on a regular basis.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form while dealing with abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
• Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; occasionally walk, sit, rotate, bend, push, pull, and reach; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs.
• Must pass a drug test as a condition of employment, except where prohibited by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft maintenance experience; recent A&P school graduates are encouraged to apply, and experience determines starting grade.
• Experience with PT6A engines, except that it is required for placement at Grade 2 and above.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP, or Textron One View.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and operational checks on Beechcraft King Air aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve discrepancies to their root cause.
• Meet the standards used by Quality Assurance for inspection and return to service under the repair station certificate.
• Prepare accurate, legible, and complete maintenance records before inspection, and record time and work performed in Corridor.
• Complete assigned tasks within estimated labor hours while maintaining quality standards.
• Complete company and OEM training on maintained aircraft models.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, and Parts, and keep the crew lead informed about status, delays, and discovered work.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections, perform routine maintenance checks to approved data, and service oxygen, nitrogen, and air-conditioning systems.
• Inspect, service, and repair fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental control systems; maintain landing gear, brakes, wheels, and tires.
• Check and adjust control cable tensions, install and rig flight controls, troubleshoot electrical and avionics malfunctions, and perform battery capacity checks.
• At senior grades, perform advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications; own inspection events end to end; and train and mentor junior mechanics.
• Keep work moving independently, document decisions, and escalate issues that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Give and receive clear shift turnovers so work carries cleanly from one shift to the next.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Investment in training, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development on a published pay ladder.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• $3.00 per hour 7th-shift differential paid on all 40 paid hours.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED