Lead Mechanic - 7th Shift (A&P) + $2.5k Bonus

YINGLING AVIATION; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Pay ladder transparency

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Lead Mechanic for the 7th shift to lead a maintenance crew on large cabin business jets. You will perform hands-on maintenance, inspections and repairs while coordinating daily activities and ensuring FAA compliance.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, and 3+ years in a lead position. Pay ranges from $45.00 to $57.00 per hour, with additional lead pay and shift differential; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant aircraft maintenance experience, ideally on large-cabin business jets.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a lead or similar position — crew lead, shift lead, lead mechanic, military NCO or equivalent.
• Able to assign daily work, improve workflow and keep a crew productive.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and repair station requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities on assigned aircraft, while actively performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting and repair work yourself.
• Assign tasks and priorities to the technicians and mechanics on your crew based on project schedules and manpower.
• Provide technical guidance, training and mentorship to less experienced technicians and mechanics.
• Ensure all work meets FAA regulations, manufacturer data and company procedures, and verify documentation is complete before it goes to Quality Assurance for inspection.
• Review the discrepancies your crew writes up, and estimate labor hours and parts costs for quoting.
• Make sure technicians are clocked to the correct work order item in Corridor, monitor flat rates, and see that paperwork — CAMP cards and Corridor entries — is completed correctly every day.
• Monitor progress and report status to the Supervisor and Project Manager, assist with labor utilization planning, and clear workflow interruptions to hold schedule commitments.

Education

FAA A&P certificate

Job description

Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Lead Mechanic for the 7th shift to lead a maintenance crew on large cabin business jets. You will perform hands-on maintenance, inspections and repairs while coordinating daily activities and ensuring FAA compliance.

The role requires an FAA A&P certificate, 5+ years of aircraft maintenance experience, and 3+ years in a lead position. Pay ranges from $45.00 to $57.00 per hour, with additional lead pay and shift differential; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is