Turboprop Team Lead, Aircraft Maintenance at West Star Aviation LLC
Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Maintenance, Management Skills, Professional Manner, Stairs, Electrical Equipment, Regulations, Hand Tools, Computer Operations

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this 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.
When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU:

Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent, and Airframe and Powerplant License are required. Aircraft specific factory training is preferred. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
Your Experience :
5-10 years’ experience on aircraft maintenance.
8 - 10 years turbine aircraft experience.
Experience in supervision of four or more team members
FAA paperwork, work order, and billing process experience
Customer contact experience is preferred
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Leading and providing incentive to other team members as well as dealing with customers directly to include areas of conflict with be the norm.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Maintain customer oriented work habits.
Direct the work and flow of multiple projects.
Supervise team members in daily operations and duties.
Completion of work orders, FAA paperwork and billing items.
Develop, supervise and grow maintenance program on particular models.
Understand and implement regulations and guidelines.
Troubleshoot and evaluate system operations.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Coordinate projects through strong team management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas
Standing for long periods of time.
Basic computer operations

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.
Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.
Work with others in a professional manner.
Coordinate projects.
Team management skills.
Extensive customer contact skills
Supervision
Work under supervision of assigned Program Manager and Director of Maintenance.
Directly supervise other technicians
Minimal supervision from the Program Manager
Work with other Team Leaders on multiple projects in a cooperative manner.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hangar environment subject to extreme temperature variations from very cold to very hot.
Work outside during aircraft runs will occur.
Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
Equipment Used
Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic.
Pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment.
Jacks, stands, lifts and other support devices.
Tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment.
Personal computer and work order prints

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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