Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician: Drive Quality & Team Impact

West Star Aviation Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Statesville, NC seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensuring high quality workmanship and timely results.

You will drive safety, accuracy, and efficiency while coordinating with other departments in a fast-paced MRO environment. Required: 8+ years in aviation maintenance (4+ years on program airframes), High school diploma or equivalent, Airframe and Powerplant License; strong leadership and communication skills; able to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to produce timely, high-quality results.
• Direct project flow, assign tasks, and ensure safety compliance.
• Train and mentor technicians; supervise daily workload.
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize turn times.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components; troubleshoot systems.
• Maintain documentation and FAA paperwork as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Aircraft factory training

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Statesville, NC seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician to supervise a team of technicians, ensuring high quality workmanship and timely results.

You will drive safety, accuracy, and efficiency while coordinating with other departments in a fast-paced MRO environment. Required: 8+ years in aviation maintenance (4+ years on program airframes), High school diploma or equivalent, Airframe and Powerplant License; strong leadership and communication skills; able to