Senior Aircraft Cabinet Tech — 2nd Shift

West Star Aviation Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan with Matches

Flexible Work Schedules

Weekly PTO

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Interior Cabinet Technician on 2nd shift for our East Alton, IL location. This role leads modification, repair and fabrication of aircraft cabinets, ensuring high-quality installations and compliance with FAA guidelines.

The position requires 8+ years in aircraft cabinets and a high school diploma, with supervisory training preferred. You will train team members, oversee daily activities, and work in a hangar/shop environment with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of supervisory training classes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cabinet modifications and installations, coordinating with the CAE Director of Maintenance and staff.
• Perform quality checks, supervise and assign personnel on daily activities.
• Train, coach and mentor Interior Techs to improve knowledge and performance.
• Prepare and deliver annual performance evaluations for assigned team members.
• Assist with engineering on design for major modification projects.
• Remove, repair and modify aircraft cabinets with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate daily turnover sheets and work orders.

Skills

Aircraft cabinets

Interior installations

Team leadership

Supervisory training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Interior Cabinet Technician on 2nd shift for our East Alton, IL location. This role leads modification, repair and fabrication of aircraft cabinets, ensuring high-quality installations and compliance with FAA guidelines.

The position requires 8+ years in aircraft cabinets and a high school diploma, with supervisory training preferred. You will train team members, oversee daily activities, and work in a hangar/shop environment with occasional overtime.