Lead Mechanic, 2nd Shift - Citation

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $44 - $57 • Onsite

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 aircraft maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs. The Lead Mechanic is the primary contact for technicians and mechanics on assigned projects and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, 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 expected to make day-to-day decisions for the crew, solve problems, maintain accurate records and provide a clear end-of-shift handover. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The position is on-site in Wichita, Kansas.

Pay is listed as $44.00–$57.00 per hour, consisting of 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. The posting also describes a published pay ladder, annual advancement reviews, and in-grade merit increases.

Yingling Aviation is a full-service aviation company whose Citation Department maintains, inspects and repairs Cessna Citation business jets. The company describes itself as a boutique-style MRO focused on customers, employee empowerment and training.

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.
• 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 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 math skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret varied 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.
• 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; occasional walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling and reaching; 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 performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair work.
• Assign tasks and priorities to crew technicians and mechanics based on project schedules and staffing.
• 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 use the correct Corridor work-order items, monitor flat rates, and complete CAMP cards and Corridor entries 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 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 on the shift, make day-to-day crew decisions, and escalate matters that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Prepare a clear end-of-shift turnover for the next crew and Supervisor, including status, open discrepancies, parts and items requiring a decision.

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.
• Second-shift differential of $2.00 per hour where the department runs the shift.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Published pay scale with annual advancement reviews and potential in-grade merit increases.

What This Job Offers

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