Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

West Star Aviation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for employees

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Weekly Pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to lead a team of technicians, ensuring timely, high-quality results and efficient project flow.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and an A&P license, with 8+ years in aviation maintenance and 4+ years on program-specific airframes. You will supervise daily operations and handle FAA paperwork as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs/tasks and use good judgement in day-to-day tasks.
• Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
• Look for opportunities to reduce turn time of aircraft.
• Train/mentor technicians assigned to projects.
• Supervise team members in daily workload and ensure quality.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to lead a team of technicians, ensuring timely, high-quality results and efficient project flow.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and an A&P license, with 8+ years in aviation maintenance and 4+ years on program-specific airframes. You will supervise daily operations and handle FAA paperwork as needed.