Senior Avionics Install Lead - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays & PTO accruals

Weekly pay and flexible schedules

Job summary

West Star Aviation in East Alton, IL is seeking a Lead Avionics Install Technician (2nd Shift). The role leads a team of technicians to install and test electrical, electronic, and instrument avionics systems on aircraft, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery.

Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and troubleshooting are essential, with direct customer interaction. This full-time, on-site position offers benefits starting on day one, competitive hourly pay, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical tech school.
• Aircraft-specific factory training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to deliver high-quality, on-time avionics installations.
• Oversee planning, parts, manpower, and customer communication.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate aircraft systems before/after modification.
• Coordinate work flow and supervise multiple projects.
• Ensure FAA paperwork and log book entries are completed.
• Provide ground and flight test support as needed.

Skills

Aircraft electrical systems

Aircraft electronic systems

Instrument systems

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical tech school

Aircraft factory training

Job description

West Star Aviation in East Alton, IL is seeking a Lead Avionics Install Technician (2nd Shift). The role leads a team of technicians to install and test electrical, electronic, and instrument avionics systems on aircraft, ensuring high quality and on-time delivery.

Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and troubleshooting are essential, with direct customer interaction. This full-time, on-site position offers benefits starting on day one, competitive hourly pay, and growth opportunities.