Aviation Interiors Lead Technician – Upholstery & Mod

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off accruals

Weekly paydays

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician focused on upholstery. You will lead technicians in installing, modifying, and fabricating interior components, while ensuring quality and adherence to FAA guidelines.

The role includes mentoring teammates and coordinating with the Interior Team Leader on workflow. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in aircraft interior work, a strong supervisory mindset, and the ability to supervise daily activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; supervisory training preferred.
• Experience leading small teams, coaching, and mentoring crew members.
• 8+ years of hands-on work in aircraft interior, automotive, RV, or marine interiors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality aircraft interior work.
• Oversee installations, modifications, repairs, refurbishment, and fabrication.
• Perform quality checks, supervise and assign daily tasks.
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members on performance.
• Assist with engineering designs for major modification projects.
• Ensure work complies with FAA guidelines and safety rules.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician focused on upholstery. You will lead technicians in installing, modifying, and fabricating interior components, while ensuring quality and adherence to FAA guidelines.

The role includes mentoring teammates and coordinating with the Interior Team Leader on workflow. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in aircraft interior work, a strong supervisory mindset, and the ability to supervise daily activities