Lead Mechanic - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

11d • $42 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its King Air 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 assigned to a project and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and customer expectations. This position reports to the Supervisor.

The position is on-site and full-time on the 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 A&P grade rate plus $2.00 per hour in lead pay, with the grade based on verified relevant aircraft-maintenance experience. Overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to A&P mechanics and A&P leads.

Lead assignments are made by the Department Manager and Director of Operations. Leads advance through the A&P grades according to the same minimum timeframes and written objectives as other A&P mechanics; lead pay applies while assigned to lead a crew. The company describes a published maintenance pay scale, annual advancement reviews, possible early advancement for strong performance, and in-grade merit increases.

Yingling Aviation describes itself as a full-service aviation company and boutique-style MRO in Wichita, Kansas. Its King Air Department maintains, inspects, and repairs Beechcraft King Air aircraft. The company says it invests in training and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

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.
• Hands-on experience with PT6A engines.
• 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, which must be maintained.
• Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
• Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft-maintenance experience on King Air or other turboprop aircraft.
• 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 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; verify documentation is complete before submission to Quality Assurance for inspection.
• Review discrepancies written up by the crew 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 drive first-time quality.
• Lead safety meetings and continuous-improvement efforts, and help the department stay within 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 $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Shift differential where applicable: $2.00 per hour on second shift and $3.00 per hour on seventh shift; seventh shift is 36 hours and paid for 40, with the differential paid on all 40 paid hours.
• Potential early advancement for strong performers and in-grade merit increases for standout work.

What This Job Offers

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