Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Large Cabin
About The Position
Yingling Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for its Large Cabin Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects and repairs large-cabin business jets, including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault Falcon and Hawker aircraft. This is an on-site, full-time first-shift role for technicians at every experience level; aviation experience and an A&P certificate are not required for entry-level placement. Technicians perform hands-on aircraft work from day one while supporting certificated mechanics and developing toward an A&P certificate or a specialty path. The role pays $26.00–$30.00 per hour, with starting pay based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Overtime is paid at time and a half. Technicians are placed within a published pay band and may receive pay movement at annual reviews. Earning an A&P certificate moves a technician into the A&P Mechanic category the following pay period. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, training investment, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI), and opportunities for professional growth and development. The work involves frequent exposure to shop conditions, engine noise, aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, solvents and seasonal weather. Applicants must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge without ramp restrictions. Offers are conditioned on passing a drug test except where prohibited by state law; Yingling Aviation uses E-Verify.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- No A&P certificate or aviation experience is required for entry-level placement.
- 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.
- Interest in earning an A&P certificate or pursuing a specialty path, and in continuous learning about aircraft technologies and maintenance techniques.
- Self-motivated and dependable, able to stay productive, follow through on assigned work and ask appropriate questions without needing to be managed.
- 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.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license.
- Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
- Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge without ramp restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- An 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.
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 assist line personnel with moving aircraft into and out of hangars.
- Locate and follow applicable tasks in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated 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 foreign object debris (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).
- Professional growth and development opportunities on a published pay ladder.
- Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- 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 paid on all 40 hours.
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
