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Citation Mechanic - 1st Shift

Yingling Aviation Inc
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Join a team where every aircraft is a win, and every teammate makes a difference. 

Our boutique-style MRO is built on customer focus, employee empowerment, and hands-on excitement with every delivery. We are significantly investing in training to expand your skills, enhance your experience, and fast-track your career. If you're looking for more than a job, this is your hangar.

Become a part of the next big thing in MRO.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling aircraft to ensure the aircraft is in safe working condition.
  2. Perform repairs, replacements, etc. on all aircraft systems, airframes, or engines in a safe and expeditious manner and within FAA, and or manufacturer’s specifications.
  3. Assist team leaders and shop Supervisor in finding unsafe or potential problems to customer’s aircraft.
  4. Report errors and do repair as needed.
  5. Become familiar with all Citation technical publications (maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, airworthiness directives, service bulletins, etc.) concerning aircraft maintained at this facility.
  6. Own and maintain basic hand tools and test equipment to perform assigned tasks.
  7. Work and communicate closely with other shop and office personnel to assure smooth transition of all customer aircraft.
  8. Become familiar and proficient with all shop test and maintenance gear.
  9. Perform all tasks assigned by management in a timely and safe manner.
  10. Maintain a professional demeanor towards all customers, be courteous, informative and sincere.
  11. Maintain a clean and neat work area. Help with other housekeeping duties as assigned.
  12. Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers.
  13. Other activities and projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Education & Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience working on Citation and Beech model aircraft
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess and maintain a current and valid license.
  • Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to be receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Occasional periods of walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
  • Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, and frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

  • Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise.
  • Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents.
  • Frequent exposure to seasonal weather.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.

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