Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician — High-Impact MRO Role

West Star Aviation Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Flexible Work Schedules

Weekly Paid

Bonus Opportunity

Internal Mobility & Career Advancement

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Las Vegas, NV to lead a team of technicians in producing high-quality work.

The role emphasizes problem solving, strong technical orientation, and effective project flow management in a hangar environment. The position requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance with 4+ years in specific airframes, an Airframe and Powerplant License, and a valid driver’s license or passport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License are required.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Aircraft specific factory training is preferred.
• 8+ years in aviation maintenance preferred.
• 4+ years in program specific airframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete necessary jobs and tasks, using good judgment.
• Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
• Look for opportunities to reduce turn time of aircraft.
• Help train/mentor technicians assigned to projects.
• Supervise team members in daily work load.
• Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Technical orientation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Las Vegas, NV to lead a team of technicians in producing high-quality work.

The role emphasizes problem solving, strong technical orientation, and effective project flow management in a hangar environment. The position requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance with 4+ years in specific airframes, an Airframe and Powerplant License, and a valid driver’s license or passport.