Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Piston/Turboprop

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

10d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for its Piston/Turboprop Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects, and repairs piston and turboprop aircraft. Technicians perform hands-on work from day one, supporting certificated mechanics with inspections, scheduled maintenance events, modifications, and repairs while developing toward an A&P certificate or a specialty path. No A&P certificate or aviation experience is required for entry-level placement; prior aircraft maintenance experience affects starting pay.

The role is full-time, on-site, and scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pay range is $26.00–$30.00 per hour, with starting pay based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Overtime is paid at time and a half. The company describes a published pay scale and advancement process, including movement to the A&P Mechanic category after earning an A&P certificate.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a current and valid driver’s license, personal basic hand tools, and the ability to meet Airport Authority badge requirements without ramp restrictions. The work involves aircraft shop conditions, engine noise, aircraft exhaust, mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, solvents, and seasonal weather, as well as physical activities such as standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasional lifting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
• Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand and power tools, ground support equipment, and shop consumables.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, task cards, and maintenance manual references.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Basic math skills and basic computer aptitude.
• 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.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean, FOD-free work area.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; self-motivation, dependability, productivity, and follow-through on assigned work.
• 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

• 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.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP, or Textron One View.
• Interest in earning an A&P certificate or pursuing a specialty path in structures, interiors, or avionics support, and in continuously learning about aircraft technologies and maintenance techniques.

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 support line personnel moving aircraft into 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 safely and correctly, and track tooling and company assets.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of FOD; 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).
• Professional growth and development opportunities on a published pay ladder.
• Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• Shift differential where applicable: $2.00 per hour on second shift and $3.00 per hour on seventh shift; the seventh shift works 36 hours and is paid for 40, with the differential applied to all 40 paid hours.
• Overtime at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

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