Senior Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

West Star Aviation Inc.; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays & PTO accruals

Flexible Work Schedules

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Perryville, MO is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift. The role focuses on leading a team to deliver high-quality maintenance and efficient project flow within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an Airframe and Powerplant license and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role involves supervision, coordination with customers, and hands-on mechanical work on aircraft systems.

Qualifications

• A High school diploma or equivalent and Airframe and Powerplant License are required.
• Experience leading a team of technicians is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to complete jobs and manage day-to-day tasks.
• Implement thorough turnover of work to the next shift.
• Identify opportunities to reduce turn time of aircraft.
• Train and mentor technicians on projects.
• Supervise team members in daily workload and quality.
• Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate systems and conduct inspections as designated.
• Coordinate projects with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Airframe and Powerplant License

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FAA regulations knowledge

Documentation and paperwork

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Perryville, MO is seeking a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift. The role focuses on leading a team to deliver high-quality maintenance and efficient project flow within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an Airframe and Powerplant license and a high school diploma or equivalent. The role involves supervision, coordination with customers, and hands-on mechanical work on aircraft systems.