Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Avionics & Airframe Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO accruals

Flexible work schedules

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Gulfstream Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Grand Junction, CO.

The role emphasizes leading a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance work on Gulfstream aircraft, with strong problem-solving and project-management skills. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an Airframe and Powerplant license, with prior aviation maintenance experience and the ability to supervise multiple projects in a fast-paced hangar

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Airframe and Powerplant License required.
• Driver's license ideal for travel but not mandatory.
• Aircraft factory training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs with good judgment and clear direction.
• Implement turnover of work to the next shift and maintain flow.
• Seek opportunities to reduce aircraft turn time within area of responsibility.
• Train and mentor technicians assigned to projects.
• Supervise daily workload and ensure schedule adherence.
• Work independently on multiple projects with strong drive and initiative.
• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and related systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Gulfstream Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Grand Junction, CO.

The role emphasizes leading a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance work on Gulfstream aircraft, with strong problem-solving and project-management skills. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an Airframe and Powerplant license, with prior aviation maintenance experience and the ability to supervise multiple projects in a fast-paced hangar