Lead Mechanic, 7th Shift - Large Cabin
About The Position
Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its Large Cabin Maintenance department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects, and repairs large-cabin business jets, including Gulfstream, Bombardier Global and Challenger, Dassault Falcon, and Hawker aircraft. This is an on-site 7th-shift position leading a maintenance crew while remaining hands-on with maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair work. With little or no management on site, the Lead Mechanic is trusted to make sound day-to-day decisions, keep work safe and productive, and ensure aircraft are progressed and handed over appropriately. The position reports to the Supervisor. The Lead Mechanic is the primary point of contact for technicians and mechanics assigned to a project and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, company procedures, and customer expectations. The role coordinates crew assignments and workflow, verifies documentation, communicates project status, supports quality and safety efforts, and prepares clear end-of-shift turnovers. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40. The stated pay range is $45.00–$57.00 per hour, reflecting A&P grade rate, lead pay, and the 7th-shift differential; overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
Requirements
- Valid FAA A&P certificate.
- At least 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience; large-cabin business jet experience is preferred in the posting.
- At least 3 years of experience in a lead or similar role, such as crew lead, shift lead, lead mechanic, military NCO, or equivalent.
- Ability to assign daily work, improve workflow, and keep a crew productive.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and repair station requirements.
- Track record of meeting labor, quality, and on-time delivery targets and minimizing rework and quality escapes.
- Experience developing less experienced mechanics.
- Ability to communicate clearly with the Supervisor, Project Managers, customers, and QA, Planning, Parts, and Sales.
- Ability to work independently with little or no management supervision, manage time, make sound decisions, and complete work correctly and on time.
- Ability to work 7th shift regularly and independently with little or no management on site.
- Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
- Basic math skills.
- 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.
- Basic computer aptitude.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
- Must meet Airport Authority badge requirements with no ramp restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Large-cabin business jet maintenance experience.
- Experience with Corridor, ATP, or Textron One View.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities on assigned aircraft while personally performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair work.
- Assign tasks and priorities to crew technicians and mechanics according to project schedules and manpower.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced technicians and mechanics.
- Ensure work complies with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, and company procedures; verify documentation before it is submitted to Quality Assurance.
- Review crew-written discrepancies and estimate labor hours and parts costs for quoting.
- Ensure technicians use the correct work-order items in Corridor, monitor flat rates, and verify daily completion of CAMP cards and Corridor entries.
- Monitor project progress and report status to the Supervisor and Project Manager; assist with labor-utilization planning and clear workflow interruptions to maintain schedule commitments.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, and Parts to resolve maintenance issues; assist with customer visits and project reviews.
- Manage crew manpower and daily scheduling, and help coordinate aircraft flow across crews.
- Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations into quality escapes and promote first-time quality.
- Lead safety meetings and continuous-improvement efforts and help the department meet its budget.
- Develop crew mechanics and contribute to their performance evaluations.
- Serve as the senior point of contact in the hangar during the shift, making day-to-day decisions, maintaining a productive and safe crew, and escalating issues that require supervisory attention.
- Write an end-of-shift turnover for the next crew and Supervisor, covering status, open discrepancies, parts, and decisions needed.
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 with a published pay ladder.
- A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- 7th-shift differential of $3.00 per hour, paid on all 40 paid hours.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
