Lead Aircraft Paint Technician - Growth & Leadership

West Star Aviation; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Paint Technician to guide a production crew in our East Alton, IL hangar. You will lead daily work orders, supervise tasks, and ensure quality and safety standards while coordinating with other departments.

FAA guidelines and detailed log entries are part of the role. We expect 8+ years of aircraft painting experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft paint processes.
• Lead teams and manage work orders and log book entries.
• Coordinate with other departments and ensure safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of production crew to ensure scheduling demands are met.
• Coordinate schedule with other departments.
• Training of individual team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Scheduling with parts department to ensure necessary materials required to complete the jobs are available.
• Assist in final inspection of aircraft.
• Maintain the premises of the paint shop and work facilities in a clean and orderly manner.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Effective and clear communication in English.

Skills

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Quality standards

English communication

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air equipment

Polisher

Sander

Electrostatic paint guns

Laser level

Tugs

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Paint Technician to guide a production crew in our East Alton, IL hangar. You will lead daily work orders, supervise tasks, and ensure quality and safety standards while coordinating with other departments.

FAA guidelines and detailed log entries are part of the role. We expect 8+ years of aircraft painting experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage schedules in a fast-paced shop.