Aviation Maintenance Technician

To lead and manage the maintenance operations of Yum! aircraft, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while exercising discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance.

Salary Range: $­­106,700 - $125,400 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of all aircraft and engine systems.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections, record keeping, and preflight/post-flight inspections.
• Manage the procurement of aircraft parts and supplies, maintaining spare part records and inventories.
• Oversee the aircraft electronic record keeping system and monitor functional check flights as required.
• Ensure the aircraft interior and exterior appearance is maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate with the flight crew for aircraft preparation and return from flight, and assist passengers with baggage and ground transportation.
• Maintain ground support equipment mechanically and aesthetically, ensuring a clean and orderly appearance in the office and hangar facilities.
• Operate independently and autonomously as the sole aircraft technician on site, making decisions independently to ensure the highest levels of safety and efficiency.

People Leadership:

• Operate independently without direct reports, but provide guidance and support to team members as needed.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including senior executives, flight crews, and administrative assistants.

Working Relationships:

• Frequent interaction with senior executives, Board Members, flight crews, flight scheduling, and executive team administrative assistants.
• Collaborate with external vendors, service providers, aircraft OEM, parts suppliers, and training providers as necessary.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.