Senior Aircraft Interior Upholstery Lead

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) match

Weekly paydays

Job summary

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician - Upholstery. You will lead a team of technicians, supervise the installation, modification, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication of aircraft interior components, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, coordinating with the Interior Team Leader and other departments, plus training and evaluating staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading interior technicians is preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to complete jobs and manage day-to-day tasks with sound judgment.
• Coordinate installations with the Interior Team Leader and other staff.
• Perform quality checks and supervise daily activities.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members in installation tasks.
• Prepare and deliver annual performance evaluations for team members.
• Assist with engineering designs for major modification projects.
• Remove, repair, and modify interior components with minimal supervision.
• Work independently on projects when required.
• Complete daily turnover sheets and maintain documentation.
• Communicate effectively in English and with the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Team leadership

Aircraft interior knowledge

English communication

Training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Personal hand tools

Power tools

Sheet metal cutters

Glue guns

Metal benders

Job description

West Star Aviation in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Lead Aircraft Interior Technician - Upholstery. You will lead a team of technicians, supervise the installation, modification, repair, refurbishment, and fabrication of aircraft interior components, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, coordinating with the Interior Team Leader and other departments, plus training and evaluating staff.