Lead Mechanic - Large Cabin

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

11d • $42 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its Large Cabin Maintenance department in Wichita, Kansas. The role leads a maintenance crew while remaining hands-on with aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs. The Lead Mechanic is the primary point of contact for technicians and mechanics on assigned projects and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer expectations. The position reports to the Supervisor.

The Lead Mechanic coordinates daily crew activities, assigns work, provides technical guidance and mentorship, monitors project progress and labor utilization, and helps manage aircraft flow and scheduling. The role collaborates with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, Parts, customers, Supervisors, and Project Managers. It also supports quality investigations, safety meetings, continuous improvement, budget goals, and employee development.

The position is full-time and on-site in Wichita, Kansas, on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $42.00–$50.00 per hour, consisting of the applicable A&P grade rate plus $2.00 per hour lead pay. Overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for A&P mechanics and A&P leads. Lead pay applies while assigned to lead a crew; lead assignments are made by the Department Manager and Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Valid FAA A&P certificate.
• At least 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
• 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.
• Record of developing less experienced mechanics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with the Supervisor, Project Managers, customers, and QA, Planning, Parts, and Sales.
• Ability to work without management supervision, make sound independent decisions, manage time, and complete work correctly and on time.
• 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 handle abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• 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 without ramp restrictions.
• Must successfully pass a drug test where permitted by state law.

Nice To Haves

• Large-cabin business jet maintenance experience.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP, or Textron One View.
• Experience in a crew lead, shift lead, lead mechanic, military NCO, or equivalent position is identified as relevant lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities on assigned aircraft while personally performing maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Assign tasks and priorities to crew technicians and mechanics based on project schedules and available manpower.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced technicians and mechanics.
• Ensure work complies with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, and company procedures, and verify documentation before submission to Quality Assurance.
• Review crew-written discrepancies and estimate labor hours and parts costs for quoting.
• Ensure technicians charge time to the correct work-order item in Corridor, monitor flat rates, and ensure CAMP cards and Corridor entries are completed correctly each day.
• Monitor progress and report status to the Supervisor and Project Manager; assist with labor-utilization planning and resolve workflow interruptions to maintain schedule commitments.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, and Parts to resolve maintenance issues, and assist during customer visits and project reviews.
• Manage crew manpower and daily scheduling, and help manage 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.

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.
• A dynamic, 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; seventh shift works 36 hours and is paid for 40, with the differential paid on all 40 paid hours.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime pay at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

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