Lead Teardown & Evaluation Technician - 1696

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Evaluation & Teardown Lead to coordinate and support teardown, receiving inspection, and evaluation activities on the shop floor.

You will provide technical leadership to safely disassemble and evaluate aviation articles, quote work orders, and mentor technicians in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. The role requires strong FAA regulatory knowledge, hands-on aviation teardown experience, and the ability to optimize costs and schedules while promoting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Four or more years of related experience in aviation maintenance or teardown.
• Leadership experience in a production or repair station setting, with ability to train and support technicians.
• Scheduling experience within manufacturing or repair environment; aerospace preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA rules, regulations, and aircraft component compliance.
• Hands-on familiarity with composite and metal bond parts in repair/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate teardown, disassembly, receiving inspection, and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate workflow to meet schedules, engineering requirements, and profit goals.
• Perform receiving inspection duties, including documentation verification and traceability.
• Train and mentor technicians on disassembly, tool usage, and evaluation practices.
• Read and work from blueprints, IPCs, and other technical data.
• Develop and maintain Corridor Canned Work Order Quotes for accurate quoting.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Communication

Scheduling experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Location

Cedar Hill, TX, USA

Contract Type

Full Time

Work Arrangement

On-Site

What you can expect as an Evaluation & Teardown Lead at DAS Aviation:

The Evaluation & Teardown Lead is responsible for coordinating and supporting teardown, receiving inspection, inspection, and evaluation activities to achieve optimal costs, high quality, and strict schedule compliance. This hands-on role provides technical leadership to safely disassemble and evaluate aviation articles, supports accurate work order quoting, develops technician capability, and promotes continuous improvement. The Lead will ensure assigned activities comply with organizational goals, customer engineering requirements, manufacturer specifications, and applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• Lead and coordinate teardown, disassembly, receiving inspection, inspection, and evaluation activities within the assigned area.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure compliance with committed schedules, engineering requirements, and profit goals.
• Perform receiving inspection duties, including verification of documentation, traceability, part condition, identification, and work order requirements in accordance with approved procedures.
• Train and mentor technicians on disassembly, tool usage, inspection methods, documentation requirements, and proper evaluation practices.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs (IPC), and other technical data.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Corridor Canned Work Order Quotes to support consistent evaluation, accurate quoting, and efficient work order processing.
• Support clear, timely communication regarding component condition, evaluation findings, quote requirements, and customer needs.
• Ensure all teardown, cleaning, receiving inspection, and evaluation processes comply with FAA rules and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance for processes related to composite and metal bond parts for aircraft component manufacturing, repair, and evaluation.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Corridor, computer systems, and tracking databases to manage work orders, quotes, and production data.
• Promote and support the DAS productive and professional culture through teamwork, accountability, communication, leadership by example, and continuous improvement. Perform additional leadership and operational duties as assigned by management.

What You’ll Need To Bring With You

Your Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Your Experience

Four or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in aviation maintenance or component teardown.

Demonstrated leadership experience in a production or repair station setting, with the ability to train, mentor, and support technicians.

Scheduling experience within a manufacturing or repair environment, with aerospace industry experience highly preferred.

Strong working knowledge of FAA rules, regulations, and aircraft component compliance standards.

Hands-on familiarity with composite and metal bond parts associated with aircraft component repair, teardown, or manufacturing.

High proficiency in computer applications, specifically MS Word, Excel, and Access.

Your Initiative

We're looking for a self-motivated leader and team player who can drive results in a high-urgency, fast-paced evaluation environment while supporting a productive and professional workplace culture.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal technicians and external customers.

Your Sense of Responsibility

Maintain strong ownership of costs, quality, schedule compliance, and accurate evaluation results within the teardown and evaluation area.

Drive adherence to organizational goals, safety protocols, FAA regulatory standards, and established work instructions across assigned activities.

Ensure accurate record-keeping, strict component traceability, and competent execution of all evaluation procedures.

Physical Requirements

Lift at least 50lbs.

Ability to safely navigate and stand/walk on an active aviation shop floor for extended periods.

Visual acuity and coordination required for reading technical blueprints and auditing inspected components.

Ability to perform routine physical motions required in a lead capacity on a manufacturing floor.

Mental Requirements

Strong leadership, training, mentoring, communication, and team-building capabilities.

Advanced ability to interpret technical data, maintenance documentation, and complex engineering requirements.

Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve operational inefficiencies, component backlogs, and customer complaints.

High attention to detail regarding quality control, component defect documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Working Conditions

The majority of work will be conducted in an aviation teardown, repair, and component evaluation shop floor environment.

Equipment Used

Personal computer and standard office hardware.

Enterprise software applications, including Corridor, MS Word, Excel, Access, and work order tracking systems.

Technical prints, maintenance manuals, drawings, and regulatory documentation.

Company Description

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.