Lead Aircraft Maintenance Tech — Day-One Benefits & Growth

West Star Aviation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits effective day one

Medical, dental, vision with HSA/FSA

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work schedules

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to guide a team of technicians in delivering high-quality, timely maintenance on aircraft.

You will supervise daily tasks, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations while coordinating with customers on project scope and timelines. The role requires strong leadership, extensive hands-on experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hangar environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe & Powerplant License required.
• A valid driver’s license and passport are ideal but not mandatory.
• Aircraft-specific factory training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs with good judgment and escalate to management when needed.
• Implement smooth turnover of work to next shift.
• Reduce aircraft turn time within your area of responsibility.
• Train and mentor technicians assigned to projects.
• Supervise daily workload and ensure schedule and quality of work.
• Perform mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems, including panel removal and repair.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate systems and components as designated.
• Move aircraft, perform test runs, and coordinate with customers on scope.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

FAA regulations

Education

Airframe & Powerplant License

High school diploma

Tools

Jacks

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to guide a team of technicians in delivering high-quality, timely maintenance on aircraft.

You will supervise daily tasks, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations while coordinating with customers on project scope and timelines. The role requires strong leadership, extensive hands-on experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hangar environment.