A&P Mechanic, 7th Shift - Piston/Turboprop

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $35 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at all experience levels for its Piston/Turboprop Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects, and repairs piston and turboprop aircraft, including aircraft from Cessna, Beechcraft, and Epic. This is a 7th-shift role on a crew expected to operate with little or no management on site. Mechanics make sound decisions independently, address problems, maintain accurate paperwork, and ensure clear turnover between shifts.

The role involves maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and operational checks on piston and turboprop aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures. Starting grade and pay are based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Published grade rates are $32.00–$48.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 7th-shift differential paid on all 40 paid hours. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; 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 to A&P mechanics and leads.

The mechanic coordinates with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, Parts, and the crew lead. Quality Assurance issues inspection and return-to-service approval under the repair station certificate. At senior grades, duties may include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, managing inspection events, and training and mentoring junior mechanics.

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.
• Careful, complete documentation habits and a clean safety record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and shift discipline.
• Ability to work the 7th shift regularly and independently with little or no management on site.
• 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 handle 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.
• Ability 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.
• Aircraft maintenance experience is not required for initial placement but determines starting grade. For placement at Grade 2 (Journeyman) and above, hands-on experience on piston engines and PT6A and/or Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines is required.

Nice To Haves

• Recent A&P school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with piston engines and PT6A and/or Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines is a plus, except that hands-on experience with these engines 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 piston and turboprop aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals, and company procedures.
• Troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve discrepancies to their root cause.
• Prepare accurate, legible, 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 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, engine runs, special projects and modifications; manage 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.
• Investment in training, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development on a published pay ladder.
• 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 at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

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