Lead Aircraft Maintenance Tech — Team Leader

West Star Aviation Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians in Statesville, NC. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality maintenance on time and coordinating multiple projects with strong problem-solving skills.

Ideal candidates will have an Airframe and Powerplant license, 8+ years in aviation maintenance, and experience with program-specific airframes. The position includes growth opportunities within a respected MRO network and competitive

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant License required.
• 8+ years in aviation maintenance preferred.
• 4+ years in program specific airframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs and tasks with sound judgment.
• Manage turnover of work to the next shift.
• Identify opportunities to reduce turnaround time for aircraft.
• Train and mentor technicians on projects.
• Supervise daily workloads and ensure quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Aircraft maintenance

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Airframe and Powerplant License

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians in Statesville, NC. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality maintenance on time and coordinating multiple projects with strong problem-solving skills.

Ideal candidates will have an Airframe and Powerplant license, 8+ years in aviation maintenance, and experience with program-specific airframes. The position includes growth opportunities within a respected MRO network and competitive