Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician — 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day One

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Flexible Schedules

Weekly Pay

Bonus Opportunity

Career Advancement

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift to manage a team performing high-quality Gulfstream aircraft maintenance.

You will lead multiple projects, ensure FAA compliance, diagnose and repair systems, and mentor technicians in a fast-paced hangar environment. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Airframe and Powerplant License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs/tasks with sound judgment.
• Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
• Look for opportunities to reduce turn time of aircraft.
• Train/mentor technicians assigned to your projects.
• Supervise team members in daily work load.
• Work independently on projects and lead multiple projects.
• Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate systems on the aircraft.
• Inspect and evaluate the aircraft and components.
• Coordinate aircraft movements, performance runs and taxiing.
• Maintain shop facilities and tooling.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Job description

West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift to manage a team performing high-quality Gulfstream aircraft maintenance.

You will lead multiple projects, ensure FAA compliance, diagnose and repair systems, and mentor technicians in a fast-paced hangar environment. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and English communication are essential.