A&P Mechanic, 7th Shift - Citation

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $35 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at all experience levels to perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on Cessna Citation business jets in its Wichita, Kansas Citation Department. The role is an on-site 7th-shift position with little or no management on site. Mechanics are expected to work independently, make sound decisions, keep accurate records and provide a clear turnover to the next shift. Starting grade and hourly rate are based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. The published grade rates are $32.00–$48.00 per hour; the 7th-shift differential adds $3.00 per hour across all 40 paid hours. The stated pay range is $35.00–$57.00 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40.

The position works to FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals and company procedures. Maintenance records must be completed accurately before Quality Assurance inspection; inspection and return to service are issued by QA under the repair station certificate. Mechanics coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering and Parts, and keep their crew lead informed. Senior-grade work can include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, ownership of inspection events, and training and mentoring junior mechanics.

Yingling Aviation describes itself as a full-service aviation company and boutique-style MRO, with investment in training and employee development. The A&P mechanic ladder has three grades, with advancement reviewed every January against written objectives; strong performers may advance before the minimum time at a grade. The company offers in-grade merit increases and reassesses its pay scale annually.

Requirements

• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate; recent A&P school graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 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 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 regularly work 7th shift.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Basic math 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, which 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

• Aircraft maintenance experience; it determines starting grade but is not required.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View.
• Ability and experience appropriate to senior-grade work, including advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, leading inspection events, and mentoring junior mechanics.

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.
• 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 inform the crew lead 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 progressing independently, document decisions and escalate matters that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Give and receive clear shift turnovers so work carries properly 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).
• Professional growth and development opportunities on a published pay ladder.
• Dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• 7th-shift differential of $3.00 per hour, paid across all 40 paid hours; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40.
• $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