Aviation Projects Lead

West Star Aviation; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in the United States seeks a project‑driven professional to lead business aviation maintenance and avionics projects. You will manage work orders, coordinate with customers, and ensure schedules are met with a focus on quality and safety.

This role requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills, plus experience with FAA paperwork and billing. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in business aviation MRO activities.
• General FAA paperwork, work order and billing processes.
• Extensive customer contact and customer service experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and Powerplant license beneficial.
• Aviation training beneficial; college education advantageous.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work orders and customer squawk approvals.
• Interface with department managers on project progress.
• Plan and coordinate aircraft work flow with schedules.
• Serve as central point of contact for customers and West Star personnel.
• Support Sales, Contracts, and FAA paperwork as needed.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Customer service

Project management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant license beneficial

Aviation training beneficial

College education beneficial

Job description

West Star Aviation in the United States seeks a project‑driven professional to lead business aviation maintenance and avionics projects. You will manage work orders, coordinate with customers, and ensure schedules are met with a focus on quality and safety.

This role requires strong customer service, organization, and communication skills, plus experience with FAA paperwork and billing. Travel may be required as projects span multiple sites.