Lead Maintenance Inspector

West Star Aviation, LLC•Statesville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. What you can expect as a Lead Maintenance Inspector at West Star: Weekend Overnight (5th Shift), three 12‑hour shifts, Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM As a Lead Maintenance Inspector, you will manage the performance of operational quality control tasks and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the West Star Aviation (“WSA”) Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, plus an Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate, is required.
A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not mandatory.
Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations under Part 43.
Must be proficient with inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected.
Attend work every day as scheduled, including overtime and weekend assignments.
Notify your supervisor in advance of shift start time if unable to work.
Have reliable transportation to work each 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.
Complete work orders and FAA paperwork.
Lift at least 70 lbs.
Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting
Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands
Work in confined spaces
Sit or stand for prolonged periods while performing repairs
Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet) using fall‑protection safety gear
Understand and implement regulations and guidelines
Troubleshoot or evaluate system operations
Work professionally with others
Input and retrieve information from computers
Experience with Apple and Microsoft products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to travel to various locations, in all weather conditions, to perform repairs
Work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Aircraft‑specific factory training is preferred.
We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player who can perform in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines and time constraints are common.

Responsibilities

Review technician assignments and sign‑offs to ensure adherence to Roster Authorizations and Repair Station Authorizations
Perform front‑line spot checks of technician maintenance activity to ensure adherence to AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines
Ensure all Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected, and documented
Oversee engine run/taxi qualification of technicians assigned to run engines or taxi aircraft
Verify satisfactory squawk completion
Verify operational checks
Conduct spot‑check verification of technician proficiency
Verify and communicate with tech support
Ensure customer MEL “M” procedures have been complied with regarding the maintenance performed
Ensure MEL verification procedures outlined in MQB 2018‑02 Rev 1 are adhered to
Perform aircraft final walk‑around and release, with particular attention to areas disturbed during maintenance
Advise the customer via email that the aircraft has been released from West Star Aviation custody
Ensure that appropriate and current Technical Data is used (i.e., Manufacturers’ Maintenance and Overhaul Manuals, Service Bulletins, Part or Component Specifications, etc.)
Ensure that the policies and procedures outlined in the WSA RSQCM are followed
Ensure proper tagging, inspection, and identification of parts and components as outlined in this manual; these inspections are to be carried out in real‑time coordination with maintenance activities
Ensure that distributed customer requests are being carried out in the manner expected of WSA
Verify proper tech support involvement
Verify tech support is referenced in Corridor corrective actions
Verify MX Net project status
Verify MX Net updates
Spot‑check Ramp App usage
Perform the functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster
Reject items and work found to be non‑compliant with the WSA Repair Station & Quality Control Manual, Customer Maintenance Programs, and Federal Aviation Regulations
Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for return‑to‑service consideration
Hold the release of an aircraft by extending the RTS line if unsatisfactory conditions are identified that could lead to a quality escape
Reject corrective actions related to quality issues
Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management