Lead Mechanic - Citation
About The Position
Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its Citation Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The role leads a maintenance crew while remaining hands-on with maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on assigned aircraft. The Lead Mechanic is the primary point of contact for the technicians and mechanics on the project and is responsible for safe, efficient, timely, and compliant work that meets FAA regulations, company procedures and customer expectations. This position reports to the Supervisor. The role coordinates crew assignments and priorities, provides technical guidance and mentorship, checks work and documentation, tracks project progress, and coordinates with other departments and customers. Lead assignments are made by the Department Manager and Director of Operations. Pay is $42.00–$50.00 per hour, consisting of the applicable A&P grade rate plus $2.00 per hour lead pay while assigned to lead a crew. The A&P grade is based on verified aircraft maintenance experience. Overtime is paid at time and a half. The position is full-time, on-site, first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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 position, 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, including day-to-day decisions for the crew.
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current and valid driver’s license, which must be maintained.
- Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
- Must meet Airport Authority requirements for a badge, with no ramp restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining Citation or other business jet aircraft.
- Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View.
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 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, and verify documentation before submission to Quality Assurance.
- Review crew-written discrepancies and estimate labor hours and parts costs for quotes.
- Ensure technicians clock work 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 clear 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 drive 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.
- Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
- Shift differentials 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 hours.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
- Overtime at time and a half.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
