Lead Mechanic, 7th Shift - Citation

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $45 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its Citation Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects and repairs Cessna Citation business jets. This is an on-site 7th-shift role leading a maintenance crew while remaining hands-on with aircraft maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair. With little or no management on site, the Lead Mechanic serves as the senior point of contact in the hangar, making day-to-day decisions and ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures and customer expectations. The role reports to the Supervisor.

The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40. The advertised hourly pay range is $45.00–$57.00, including the A&P grade rate, $2.00 lead pay and a $3.00 7th-shift differential paid on all 40 paid hours. Overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to A&P mechanics and A&P leads.

The position requires a valid FAA A&P certificate, at least five years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience and at least three years in a lead or similar role. A high school diploma or equivalent, a current valid driver’s license, personally owned and maintained basic hand tools, and eligibility for an Airport Authority badge without ramp restrictions are also required. The employee must be able to work the 7th shift independently with little or no management on site.

Yingling Aviation describes itself as a full-service aviation company and boutique-style MRO that values customer focus and employee empowerment. It offers training and career development through a published pay ladder, with advancement reviews and potential merit increases.

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.
• 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, make sound decisions, manage time and complete work correctly and on time, including making day-to-day decisions for the crew.
• Ability to regularly work 7th shift with little or no management on site.
• Ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively with other personnel.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret varied 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 requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; occasionally walk, sit, rotate, bend, push, pull and reach; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and frequently lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Aircraft maintenance experience on 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 work and priorities to crew technicians and mechanics according to project schedules and staffing.
• Provide technical guidance, training and mentorship to less experienced crew members.
• 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 charge time to the correct Corridor work-order items, monitor flat rates, and ensure CAMP cards and Corridor entries are completed accurately each day.
• Monitor project 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 coordinate aircraft flow across crews.
• Lead root-cause and corrective-action investigations for 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.
• Make day-to-day decisions as the senior point of contact on the shift, keeping the crew productive and safe and escalating issues that require management attention.
• Prepare a clear end-of-shift turnover for the next crew and Supervisor, covering status, open discrepancies, parts and matters requiring decisions.

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.
• Shift differential of $3.00 per hour for 7th shift, paid on all 40 paid hours.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

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