Weekend-Shift Lead Aircraft Maintenance Tech

West Star Aviation; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Statesville, NC. The role leads a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance and repair work on aircraft, manages shift turnover, and drives efficient project flow.

Strong problem-solving, manual dexterity, and FAA compliance are essential. The position requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance with 4+ years on program-specific airframes, plus an A&P license and a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and A&P license required.
• Experience leading technician teams in aviation maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians to complete jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Turnover work to the next shift and manage daily tasks.
• Train and mentor technicians; supervise daily workload.
• Oversee project flow, scheduling, and work quality.
• Perform general mechanical tasks on aircraft and systems.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate systems; inspect aircraft and components.
• Coordinate with customers on project management and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with FAA guidelines and company safety rules.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe and Powerplant License

Job description

West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician in Statesville, NC. The role leads a team of technicians to deliver high-quality maintenance and repair work on aircraft, manages shift turnover, and drives efficient project flow.

Strong problem-solving, manual dexterity, and FAA compliance are essential. The position requires 8+ years in aviation maintenance with 4+ years on program-specific airframes, plus an A&P license and a HS diploma.