Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Citation

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

10d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for its Citation Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The Citation Department maintains, inspects and repairs Cessna Citation business jets. This is an on-site, full-time, first-shift role working Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Technicians perform hands-on aircraft maintenance work while supporting certificated mechanics with inspections, scheduled maintenance events, modifications and repairs. No A&P certificate or aviation experience is required for entry-level placement. The role offers practical aircraft experience and training support for employees interested in earning an A&P certificate or pursuing a specialty path. Starting pay within the published technician band is based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Technicians who earn an A&P certificate move into the A&P Mechanic category the following pay period.

The work includes aircraft servicing and preventive tasks, assisting with maintenance and repairs, moving and positioning aircraft, consulting maintenance references and documenting work. Technicians are expected to follow safety and quality practices, maintain a clean and FOD-free work area, and use tools and ground support equipment appropriately. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a current valid driver’s license, personally owned basic hand tools, and eligibility to receive an Airport Authority badge with no ramp restrictions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No A&P certificate is required; an A&P certificate in progress is a plus.
• No aviation experience is required for entry-level placement.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools, 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 deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• Must possess and maintain a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior aircraft maintenance support experience; starting pay reflects verified experience.
• A&P certificate in progress.
• 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 back up line personnel moving aircraft in 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 correctly and safely, 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.
• Follow assigned work through to completion and communicate effectively with other personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.
• Training investment, 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.
• 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