A&P Mechanic - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

11d • $32 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring A&P mechanics at every experience level to perform maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair work on Beechcraft King Air aircraft. Starting grade and hourly rate are based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. The published pay range is $32.00–$57.00 per hour; grade rates run from $32.00 to $48.00 per hour, with potential lead pay and shift differential. Overtime is paid at time and a half.

This role is part of Yingling Aviation’s King Air Department, which maintains, inspects and repairs Beechcraft King Air aircraft. The company describes itself as a full-service aviation company and boutique-style MRO, and is investing in employee training and career development. Work is on-site in Wichita, Kansas, on a full-time first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The mechanic performs work under FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals and company procedures. The role includes accurate maintenance records, coordination with other departments, company and OEM training, and completion of assigned work within estimated labor hours while maintaining quality standards. Quality Assurance conducts inspection and issues return to service under the repair station certificate. Senior-grade duties include advanced troubleshooting, engine runs, special projects and modifications, leading inspection events, and mentoring junior mechanics.

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.
• Hands-on experience on PT6A engines is required for placement at Grade 2 (Journeyman) and above.
• Careful, complete documentation habits and a clean safety record.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and shift discipline.
• Ability to work without management supervision, make sound decisions, 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 and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; and deal 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.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; occasional walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft maintenance experience is welcome but not required and determines starting grade.
• Experience with PT6A engines is a plus, though required for Grade 2 (Journeyman) and above.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View.
• Ability to advance ahead of minimum grade time through strong performance.

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 the aircraft models maintained.
• 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

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• 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.
• 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 $3.00 differential applying to all 40 paid hours.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Lead pay of $2.00 per hour for an A&P mechanic assigned to lead a crew at Grade 2 and above.
• In-grade merit increases may be awarded for standout work; the entire pay scale is reassessed annually.

What This Job Offers

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