A&P Mechanic - Citation

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

11d • $32 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at every experience level, from recent A&P school graduates to senior mechanics with ten or more years of experience, for its Citation Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects, and repairs Cessna Citation business jets for owners and operators nationwide. Mechanics perform maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair work in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures. Starting grade and hourly rate are based on verified aircraft maintenance experience, with a published pay scale and advancement path.

The role is on-site, full-time, and scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The stated hourly range is $32.00–$57.00; the posting explains that published grade rates run from $32.00 to $48.00, with the top of the range reflecting experience level, lead pay, and shift differential. Overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to A&P mechanics and A&P leads.

Mechanics prepare accurate maintenance records and document time and work performed in Corridor, complete assigned tasks within estimated labor hours while maintaining quality, and coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, and Parts. Quality Assurance conducts inspection and return-to-service under the repair station certificate. Senior-grade responsibilities may include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, ownership of inspection events, and training and mentoring junior mechanics.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate; recent A&P school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Aircraft maintenance experience is welcome but not required; verified experience determines starting grade.
• 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.
• Careful, complete documentation habits and a clean safety record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and shift discipline.
• Ability to work without management supervision, make sound decisions independently, manage time, and complete work correctly and on time.
• 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Corridor, ATP, or Textron One View.
• Aircraft maintenance experience; it affects starting grade.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and operational checks on Cessna Citation business jets in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve discrepancies to their root cause.
• Work to the standards inspected by Quality Assurance; inspection and return to service are issued by QA 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 the aircraft models maintained by the department.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Investment in training, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI).
• Professional growth and development opportunities on a published pay ladder.
• Dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• Shift differential where the department runs the shift: $2.00 per hour on second shift and $3.00 per hour on seventh shift; seventh shift works 36 hours and is paid for 40, with the differential applied to 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