Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic – Large Cabin

Job overview

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic – Large Cabin is an onsite, full-time first-shift role in Wichita, KS, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Pay is $32–$57 per hour, with the top of the range reflecting experience, lead pay and shift differential; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The Large Cabin Maintenance department maintains, inspects and repairs business jets for owners and operators. The mechanic performs maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and repairs to keep large-cabin aircraft safe and serviceable. Accurate records, coordination with quality and planning teams, and completion of assigned work to FAA, manufacturer and company standards support aircraft return-to-service processes.

What you'll do

• Perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications and operational checks on large-cabin business jets under FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals and company procedures
• troubleshoot aircraft systems and resolve discrepancies
• prepare complete maintenance records and record work in Corridor
• complete assigned tasks within estimated labor hours
• complete company and OEM training
• coordinate with Quality Assurance, Planning, Engineering and Parts
• conduct pre- and post-flight inspections
• service oxygen, nitrogen and air-conditioning systems
• inspect and repair fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic and environmental control systems, landing gear, brakes, wheels and tires
• adjust control cables, rig flight controls, troubleshoot electrical and avionics issues, and perform battery checks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airframe and powerplant mechanic

large cabin

aircraft maintenance

business jets

wichita ks

yingling aviation

full-time

first shift

monday–friday

7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

$32–$57/hr

faa a&p certificate

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off
• training and professional development
• shift differentials where applicable
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate required; recent graduates are encouraged and aircraft maintenance experience is not required. Published grade rates run from $32 to $48 per hour, with additional lead pay and shift differentials where applicable. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and training investment.

About the employer

Yingling Aviation Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Traveler Accommodation. Sector: 72.