Lead Mechanic, 2nd Shift - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Yingling Aviation is hiring a hands-on Lead Mechanic for its King Air Maintenance Department in Wichita, Kansas. The role leads and coordinates a crew’s aircraft maintenance work while personally performing maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on Beechcraft King Air aircraft. The Lead Mechanic is the primary technical contact for the technicians and mechanics assigned to a project and is responsible for safe, efficient, on-schedule, compliant work that meets FAA regulations, company procedures and customer expectations. The position reports to the Supervisor.

This is a second-shift role with little or no management on site. The lead is trusted to make day-to-day decisions, keep the crew productive and safe, resolve workflow interruptions, and escalate matters that require management attention. The role also coordinates with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, Parts, Project Managers and customers; ensures maintenance records are accurate; supports quality and continuous-improvement efforts; and prepares end-of-shift turnover notes.

The position is full-time, on-site in Wichita, Kansas, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Published pay is $44.00–$57.00 per hour, reflecting the A&P grade rate, $2.00 hourly lead pay and $2.00 second-shift differential; overtime is paid at time and a half. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to 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 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.
• Clear communication with the Supervisor, Project Managers, customers, and Quality Assurance, 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 time.
• 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 mathematics skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form; and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Basic computer aptitude.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver’s license that the employee must maintain.
• Must own and maintain basic hand tools.
• Must meet Airport Authority requirements to receive a badge, with no ramp restrictions.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; occasional walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.

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, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assign work 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 it is sent to Quality Assurance for inspection.
• Review crew-written discrepancies and estimate labor hours and parts costs for quotations.
• Ensure technicians use the correct work-order items in Corridor, monitor flat rates, and confirm CAMP cards and Corridor entries are completed correctly each day.
• Monitor work progress and report status to the Supervisor and Project Manager; assist with labor-utilization planning and remove workflow interruptions to maintain schedule commitments.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering and Parts to resolve maintenance issues, and assist with 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.
• Serve as the senior point of contact in the hangar during the shift, make day-to-day crew decisions, and escalate issues that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Write end-of-shift turnover notes for the next crew and Supervisor, including status, open discrepancies, parts needs and decisions required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off.
• Investment in training, including courses such as FlightSafety (FSI).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED