Lead Aircraft Maintenance Tech — Leadership & Growth

West Star Aviation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Los Angeles. You will lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance work, solve problems, and manage project flow while ensuring FAA compliance and safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance, an A&P license, and strong leadership and communication skills. On-site position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with Airframe and Powerplant License.
• 8+ years in aviation maintenance preferred.
• Experience leading teams and supervising daily tasks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs and manage day-to-day tasks.
• Train/mentor technicians and supervise daily workload.
• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.
• Ensure safety and FAA guidelines compliance across projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Aircraft-specific factory training

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Los Angeles. You will lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance work, solve problems, and manage project flow while ensuring FAA compliance and safety standards.

The role requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance, an A&P license, and strong leadership and communication skills. On-site position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.