Lead A&P Mechanic (7th Shift) – Sign-On + Lead Pay

Yingling Aviation, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

7th shift differential

On-site location

Job summary

Yingling Aviation in Wichita, KS is seeking a Lead Mechanic to head a 7th-shift maintenance crew. You’ll lead daily maintenance, provide hands-on repairs, and mentor technicians while ensuring FAA compliance and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate workflows, manage scheduling, and serve as the senior on-shift contact. A&P certification and leadership experience are required; Wichita-based on-site role with competitive pay and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P certificate.
• 5+ years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience (Citation or business jet preferred).
• 3+ years in a lead or similar position (crew lead, shift lead, lead mechanic).
• Able 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; minimize rework.
• Experience developing less experienced mechanics.
• Clear communication with Supervisor, Project Managers, customers, QA, Planning, Parts and Sales.
• Can work without supervision and make day-to-day decisions as lead.
• Able to work 7th shift on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance activities and perform hands-on maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair.
• Assign tasks to technicians based on schedules and manpower.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced technicians.
• Ensure work meets FAA regulations and company procedures; verify documentation.
• Estimate labor hours and parts costs for quoting.
• Ensure correct work orders and paperwork are completed daily.
• Monitor progress and report status to Supervisor/PM; manage workflow.
• Coordinate with QA, Planning, Engineering and Parts to resolve issues.
• Own manpower and scheduling for the crew; manage aircraft flow.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive first-time quality.
• Lead safety meetings and continuous improvement; manage department budget.
• Develop mechanics and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Serve as senior point of contact on shift and make day-to-day decisions.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Corridor

ATP

Textron One View

Job description

Yingling Aviation in Wichita, KS is seeking a Lead Mechanic to head a 7th-shift maintenance crew. You’ll lead daily maintenance, provide hands-on repairs, and mentor technicians while ensuring FAA compliance and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate workflows, manage scheduling, and serve as the senior on-shift contact. A&P certification and leadership experience are required; Wichita-based on-site role with competitive pay and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.