Lead Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 10-15%

Paid lunch

3 day weekends

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Team Lead to supervise technicians, direct project flow, and ensure aircraft systems are serviced to exacting standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive aviation maintenance experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong grasp of FAA guidelines. The role requires coordinating resources, mentoring staff, and maintaining quality across multi-project workloads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and FAA Airframe & Powerplant License required.
• Aircraft factory training preferred to support certification needs.
• 10 years’ aircraft maintenance experience preferred with leadership exposure.
• 4+ years on program specific aircraft with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of aviation technicians, mentor staff, and guide project flow.
• Oversee daily technician schedules, manpower, and parts to meet aircraft deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety rules, FAA guidelines, and company policies.
• Conduct audits, implement process improvements, and manage documentation.
• Coordinate training, quality assurance, and customer-facing activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Team management

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and FAA Airframe & Powerplant License

Aircraft factory training preferred

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Team Lead to supervise technicians, direct project flow, and ensure aircraft systems are serviced to exacting standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive aviation maintenance experience, leadership capabilities, and a strong grasp of FAA guidelines. The role requires coordinating resources, mentoring staff, and maintaining quality across multi-project workloads.