A&P Mechanic, 2nd Shift - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

2d • $34 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at all experience levels to perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on Beechcraft King Air aircraft at its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The role is on-site and works Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Second-shift crews operate with little or no management on site, making sound decisions, solving problems, maintaining accurate records and handing off aircraft and work clearly between shifts.

Starting grade and hourly rate are based on verified aircraft-maintenance experience. Published base rates are $32–$48 per hour, with a $2 second-shift differential on every hour worked. A Grade 2 or higher mechanic assigned to lead a crew receives an additional $2 per hour in lead pay. The posting lists an overall range of $34–$57 per hour, overtime at time and a half, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and leads. Senior-grade duties may include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, leading inspection events, and mentoring junior mechanics.

The company describes its King Air Department as a boutique-style MRO focused on customer service, employee empowerment and training. Advancement is reviewed annually against written objectives, and the company also describes in-grade merit increases and annual reassessment of its pay scale.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate.
• Working knowledge of the 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 second shift regularly.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver’s license that must be maintained.
• 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 pounds and frequently lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PT6A engines is a plus, except hands-on PT6A experience is required for placement at Grade 2 and above.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View is a plus.
• Aircraft maintenance experience is welcome but not required for entry-level placement.

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.
• 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 aircraft models maintained by the company.
• 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 and engine runs, handle special projects and modifications, own inspection events end to end, and train and mentor junior mechanics.
• Work independently through the shift, make and 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.
• Company investment in training, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI).
• Professional growth and development opportunities on a published pay ladder.
• Second-shift differential of $2.00 per hour on every hour worked.
• A $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