Lead Aircraft Interior Technician - Upholstery & Mod Expert

West Star Aviation; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 seeks a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician to head a team of installers and technicians in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on assembling, modifying, repairing, refurbishing, and fabricating aircraft interior components, while maintaining high quality and schedule integrity.

The position requires 8+ years in aircraft interiors, a high school diploma, and strong leadership. The successful candidate will work on-site in our Chattanooga facility, supporting FAA-compliant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience on aircraft interiors.
• Experience leading small teams and supervising daily tasks.
• Ability to follow FAA guidelines and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality aircraft interior work.
• Oversee installation, modification, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication of interior components.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members; conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Coordinate with Interior Team Leader and other departments to schedule work.
• Perform quality checks and assign daily tasks to staff.
• Communicate effectively in English with team and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician to head a team of installers and technicians in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on assembling, modifying, repairing, refurbishing, and fabricating aircraft interior components, while maintaining high quality and schedule integrity.

The position requires 8+ years in aircraft interiors, a high school diploma, and strong leadership. The successful candidate will work on-site in our Chattanooga facility, supporting FAA-compliant