Aviation Program Coordinator - Growth & Improvement

West Star Aviation Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Flexible work schedules

Bonus potential

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Gulfstream Program Coordinator in East Alton, IL. The role focuses on establishing standard work, optimizing cross-site operations, and driving continuous improvement in program inspections and delivery performance.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years leading technical or program support roles, plus proficiency with Excel and Power BI. Travel between sites is expected in a fast-moving environment with strong teamwork and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a lead technician, team lead, or in a similar role.
• Familiarity with office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish standard work baselines and monitor program inspections and KPIs across sites.
• Drive continuous improvement and training programs across locations.
• Align program execution with leadership on baseline expectations and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor program metrics and provide status reports on health, progress, and benefits realization.
• Oversee daily operations from material procurement to final delivery to support demand and goals.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate impact.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Gulfstream Program Coordinator in East Alton, IL. The role focuses on establishing standard work, optimizing cross-site operations, and driving continuous improvement in program inspections and delivery performance.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years leading technical or program support roles, plus proficiency with Excel and Power BI. Travel between sites is expected in a fast-moving environment with strong teamwork and safety practices.