West Star Aviation, LLC
Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician
West Star Aviation, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lead, Aircraft Maintenance Technician
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West Star Aviation, LLC
West Star Aviation, LLC is the fastest-growing maintenance and repair organization in the industry. We recognize this growth is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.
We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well‑being with a small‑company feel. We want your benefits to start right away—medical, dental, 401K match, time‑off accruals, weekly pay days, and much more—so you can work and
live .
What you can expect as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician at West Star Your role focuses on leading a team of technicians to produce timely, high‑quality results. Successful candidates will be analytical, inquisitive, and possess strong problem‑solving skills. You will manage manpower, direct project flow, and ensure excellence in work.
You will be essential to many functions:
Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs and tasks.
Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
Look for opportunities to reduce aircraft turnaround time.
Help train and mentor technicians assigned to your projects.
Supervise team members in daily workload.
Work independently on projects and lead multiple projects as assigned.
Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.
Troubleshoot and evaluate aircraft systems.
Inspect and evaluate the aircraft and components.
Conduct aircraft movement, performance runs, and taxiing as required.
Maintain and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling.
Work with customers in project management, pricing, and support roles.
Communicate effectively in English.
Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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West Star Aviation, LLC
West Star Aviation, LLC is the fastest-growing maintenance and repair organization in the industry. We recognize this growth is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.
We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well‑being with a small‑company feel. We want your benefits to start right away—medical, dental, 401K match, time‑off accruals, weekly pay days, and much more—so you can work and
live .
What you can expect as a Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician at West Star Your role focuses on leading a team of technicians to produce timely, high‑quality results. Successful candidates will be analytical, inquisitive, and possess strong problem‑solving skills. You will manage manpower, direct project flow, and ensure excellence in work.
You will be essential to many functions:
Lead the team to complete the necessary jobs and tasks.
Implement a strong turnover of work to the next shift.
Look for opportunities to reduce aircraft turnaround time.
Help train and mentor technicians assigned to your projects.
Supervise team members in daily workload.
Work independently on projects and lead multiple projects as assigned.
Perform general mechanical functions on aircraft and related systems.
Troubleshoot and evaluate aircraft systems.
Inspect and evaluate the aircraft and components.
Conduct aircraft movement, performance runs, and taxiing as required.
Maintain and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling.
Work with customers in project management, pricing, and support roles.
Communicate effectively in English.
Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at West Star Aviation, LLC by 2x.
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