Aircraft Maintenance Technician - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

11d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for its King Air Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects and repairs Beechcraft King Air aircraft. This is an entry point for candidates without an A&P certificate: technicians perform hands-on aircraft work from day one while supporting certificated mechanics and building toward an A&P certificate or a specialty path. Aviation experience is not required for entry-level placement; candidates with aircraft maintenance experience may be placed at a higher starting rate.

The role pays $26.00–$30.00 per hour, with the starting rate based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Overtime is paid at time and a half. The position is full-time, on-site, and scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

The Technician role has a published pay band, with pay reviewed annually. Earning an A&P certificate moves a technician into the A&P Mechanic category the next pay period. The company describes a published maintenance pay scale with advancement objectives and opportunities for in-grade merit increases.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current valid driver’s license, their own basic hand tools, and meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge without ramp restrictions. The work involves shop conditions, engine noise, aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, solvents and seasonal weather. Yingling Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test except where prohibited by state law; the company uses E-Verify.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools, ground support equipment and shop consumables.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, task cards and maintenance manual references.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and dependable, able to stay productive, follow through on assigned work and ask appropriate questions without needing to be managed.
• Able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; occasionally walk, sit, rotate, bend, push, pull and reach.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• A&P certificate in progress.
• Prior aircraft maintenance support experience; starting pay reflects verified aircraft maintenance experience.
• Automotive, military, trade school, farm equipment or A&P school background.
• Interest in earning an A&P certificate or pursuing a specialty path in structures, interiors or avionics support, and in continuous learning about new aircraft technologies and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, cleaning, lubrication, oil and fuel filter servicing, panel removal and installation, and routine preventive tasks.
• Assist certificated mechanics with inspections, scheduled events, modifications and repairs, including engine inspections, structural repairs, flight control and interior removal and installation, and wheel, tire and brake work.
• Help tow, jack and position aircraft, and back up line personnel moving aircraft in and out of hangars.
• Locate and follow applicable tasks in the maintenance manual (AMM), parts catalog (IPC) and Corridor maintenance tracking system.
• Tag removed parts, complete removal sheets, and prepare accurate documentation for review by the crew lead and Quality Assurance.
• Use standard and specialized tools and ground support equipment correctly and safely, and track tooling and company assets.
• Keep the work area clean, organized and free of FOD, and promptly report safety or quality concerns to the crew lead.

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.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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