Lead Avionics Repair Technician — Drive Team Excellence

West Star Aviation Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day One

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Avionics Maintenance Technician for on-site work in East Alton, IL. You will supervise a team of technicians and ensure the highest quality of electrical, electronic, and instrument systems work, including FAA paperwork and logbook entries.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with direct customer contact. Extensive aviation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aircraft maintenance/avionics experience.
• Supervising four or more technicians.
• Advanced knowledge of FAA paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics team to deliver high-quality work.
• Coordinate project flow and schedules across several projects.
• Troubleshoot and repair aircraft electrical systems.
• Complete FAA forms and logbook entries for returns-to-service.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Electrical tech school

Aircraft factory training

Tools

Corridor systems

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Avionics Maintenance Technician for on-site work in East Alton, IL. You will supervise a team of technicians and ensure the highest quality of electrical, electronic, and instrument systems work, including FAA paperwork and logbook entries.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with direct customer contact. Extensive aviation experience preferred.