Aviation Maintenance Team Lead - On-Site

West Star Aviation; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Statesville, NC. The role oversees a team of aviation maintenance technicians, coordinating projects, schedules, and customer interactions while ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have an A&P license, a high school diploma, and significant leadership experience. A factory training background and passport/driver’s license are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Airframe and Powerplant License required.
• Aircraft-specific factory training is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for airline travel and/or valid passport is ideal but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of aviation maintenance technicians and oversee performance.
• Provide daily oversight of technician work schedules and ensure on-time aircraft deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to uphold service quality and QA guidelines.
• Coordinate and conduct training programs to build team skills and proficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflows and productivity.
• Oversee maintenance program on particular models and manage resources and tools.
• Maintain accurate work orders, FAA paperwork, and billing documents.

Skills

Team Management

Program Operations

Compliance and Safety

Quality Assurance

Training and Development

Process Improvement

Resource Management

Reporting and Documentation

English Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Airframe and Powerplant License

Factory aircraft training preferred

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking a Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Statesville, NC. The role oversees a team of aviation maintenance technicians, coordinating projects, schedules, and customer interactions while ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have an A&P license, a high school diploma, and significant leadership experience. A factory training background and passport/driver’s license are a plus.