Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician – West Star Aviation

Full Time
• On‑Site
• Perryville, MO 63775, USA

Posted 30+ days ago

As a Lead, you will guide a technician team to deliver high‑quality, timely maintenance work, ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines.

• Lead the team to complete jobs and tasks, including delegation and judgment on when to involve management.
• Implement a smooth turnover of work to the next shift.
• Identify opportunities to reduce aircraft turn time.
• Train and mentor technicians on projects.
• Supervise daily workload of team members.
• Manage multiple projects independently, prioritizing schedule and quality.
• Perform general mechanical functions, including panel removal/installation and sheet metal repair.
• Diagnose aircraft systems when assigned.
• Inspect and evaluate aircraft and components.
• Conduct aircraft movement, performance runs, and taxiing as required.
• Maintain and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling.
• Engage with customers on project management, pricing, and support roles.
• Communicate effectively in English (spoken, written, reading).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• 8+ years of aviation maintenance experience preferred; 4+ years with program‑specific airframes.
• Self‑motivated team player able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Reliably available for scheduled work including overtime and weekend assignments.
• Valid driver’s license approved for airline travel or valid passport ideal.
• Preferred factory training specific to aircraft type.

• Lift at least 50 lbs.; routine walking, bending, squatting or sitting.
• Basic PC skills.
• Understanding FAA regulations and guidelines.
• Problem‑solving system operations.
• Professional teamwork and project coordination.
• Team management skills.

• Directly supervise multiple technicians; work under oversight of Team Leader & Operations Manager.
• Work mainly in hangar; exposure to extreme temperatures and outdoor runs.
• Varied positions around aircraft.

• Personal hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical equipment.
• Jacks, stands, lifts, tugs, power carts.
• Personal computer and work order prints.

• Shift differential for alternate shift assignments.
• Semi‑annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage (including HSA & FSA).
• Paid holidays and weekly PTO accrual.
• Flexible schedules (5x8, 4x10, 3x12).
  Benefits start Day One.

West Star Aviation is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. This Organization Participates In E‑Verify.