Lead Aircraft Maintenance Tech – Aviation MRO Expert

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Gulfstream Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensure high quality workmanship and timely completion of aircraft maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, problem solving and meticulous attention to safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of aviation maintenance experience, 4+ years on program-specific airframes, A&P license, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aviation maintenance preferred.
• 4+ years in program specific airframes.
• A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License are required.
• Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs with good judgment and day-to-day task handling.
• Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
• Reduce turn time of aircraft within area of responsibility.
• Train/mentor technicians assigned to projects.
• Supervise team members in daily workload and ensure quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Airframe and Powerplant License

High school diploma or equivalent

Aircraft factory training

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Gulfstream Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensure high quality workmanship and timely completion of aircraft maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, problem solving and meticulous attention to safety and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of aviation maintenance experience, 4+ years on program-specific airframes, A&P license, and the ability to lead