Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead: Mentorship & Troubleshooting

West Star Aviation Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Statesville, NC is seeking a Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of aviation maintenance professionals and direct project flow.

The role requires deep knowledge of aircraft systems and the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical subsystems, with direct customer contact and responsibility for program success. You will lead multiple projects, manage schedules, resources and quality compliance while mentoring technicians and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and A&P license are required.
• Aircraft factory training is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for airline travel and/or passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of aviation maintenance technicians.
• Provide daily oversight of technician work schedules and resources.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety policies.
• Coordinate jobs with the Program Manager and lead multiple projects.
• Maintain records including work orders, FAA paperwork, parts tags, and reports.
• Direct customer contact and support program goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Team management

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Troubleshooting electrical systems

English communication

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Scheduling & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant license

Aircraft factory training (preferred)

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Statesville, NC is seeking a Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of aviation maintenance professionals and direct project flow.

The role requires deep knowledge of aircraft systems and the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical subsystems, with direct customer contact and responsibility for program success. You will lead multiple projects, manage schedules, resources and quality compliance while mentoring technicians and