Lead Mechanic, 7th Shift - King Air

Yingling Aviation Inc • Wichita, KS

1d • $45 - $57 • 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 technical point of contact for the technicians and mechanics assigned to a project, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer data, company procedures and customer expectations. The role reports to the Supervisor.

This is a full-time, on-site 7th-shift position with little or no management on site. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40. Pay is listed as $45.00–$57.00 per hour, including the A&P grade rate, $2.00 lead pay and a $3.00 7th-shift differential 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. Grade placement depends on relevant, verified experience.

The lead coordinates crew assignments and schedules, provides technical guidance and mentoring, tracks work orders and paperwork, monitors project progress and labor utilization, and coordinates with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering, Parts, Project Managers and customers. The position also leads quality and safety efforts, supports budgeting and aircraft flow, develops crew members, and prepares clear end-of-shift handovers. The company describes a published pay scale and advancement process, training investment including FlightSafety courses, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Valid FAA A&P certificate.
• At least 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience; King Air or other turboprop experience is preferred.
• 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 independently with little or no management supervision, make sound decisions, manage time and complete work correctly and on time; as a lead, make day-to-day decisions for the crew.
• Ability to work 7th 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 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; 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

• King Air or other turboprop aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience with Corridor, ATP or Textron One View.
• Experience in a lead or similar role is listed as a requirement, with military NCO or equivalent experience accepted.

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 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 is complete 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 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 support 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 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 decisions, keep the crew productive and safe, and escalate issues that require the Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Write an end-of-shift turnover for the next crew and Supervisor, documenting status, open discrepancies, parts needs 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.
• 7th-shift differential of $3.00 per hour on all 40 paid hours; employees work 36 hours and are paid for 40.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for A&P mechanics and A&P leads.
• Overtime at time and a half.
• Published hourly pay scale, 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