Lead Mechanic, 2nd Shift - Piston/Turboprop

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring a Lead Mechanic for its Piston/Turboprop Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The department maintains, inspects, and repairs piston and turboprop aircraft, including Cessna, Beechcraft, and Epic aircraft. This is an on-site, second-shift role leading a maintenance crew while remaining hands-on with maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair work.

With little or no management on site during the shift, the Lead Mechanic is trusted to make sound day-to-day decisions, keep the crew productive and safe, ensure accurate paperwork, and advance aircraft work in accordance with schedules. The Lead Mechanic is the primary point of contact for the technicians and mechanics on assigned projects and ensures work meets FAA regulations, manufacturer data, company procedures, and customer expectations. The role reports to the Supervisor.

The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Pay is listed as $44.00–$57.00 per hour, including the applicable A&P grade rate, $2.00 per hour in lead pay, and a $2.00 per hour second-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.
• At least 3 years of experience in a lead or similar role, such as crew lead, shift lead, lead mechanic, military NCO, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with piston engines and PT6A or Garrett TPE331 turboprop 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 independently with little or no management supervision, make sound decisions, manage time, and complete work correctly and on schedule.
• Ability to work second 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 requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining piston and/or 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, and verify documentation before it is submitted to Quality Assurance for inspection.
• 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 accurately 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.
• Own 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.
• Serve as the senior point of contact in the hangar during the shift, make day-to-day decisions, maintain crew productivity and safety, and escalate issues that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Write a clear end-of-shift turnover for the next crew and the Supervisor, covering status, open discrepancies, parts, and matters requiring a decision.

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.
• Dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.
• Second-shift differential of $2.00 per hour.
• $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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED