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:
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.
You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS, including:
• Review technician assignments and sign-offs to ensure adherence to Roster and Repair Station Authorizations
• Perform front-line spot checks to verify compliance with AMM, RSQCM, and customer GMM guidelines
• Ensure Repair Station RQC and Operators RII requirements are properly identified, inspected, and documented
• Confirm engine run/taxi qualifications for assigned technicians
• Verify squawk completion and operational checks
• Conduct spot checks to assess technician proficiency
• Communicate and verify coordination with tech support
• Ensure compliance with customer MEL “M” procedures and Maintenance and Quality Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform final aircraft walk-around and release, focusing on areas affected by maintenance
• Notify customer via email upon aircraft release from West Star Aviation custody
• Confirm use of current and appropriate Technical Data (e.g., OEM manuals, bulletins, specifications)
• Enforce WSA RSQCM policies and procedures
• Oversee proper tagging, inspection, and identification of parts/components in real-time with maintenance
• Ensure customer requests are fulfilled per WSA standards
• Verify tech support involvement and documentation in Corridor corrective actions
• Monitor MX Net project status and updates
• Spot check Ramp App usage
• Execute functions authorized on the Repair Station Roster
• Reject non-compliant work per WSA RSQCM, customer programs, and FAA regulations
• Reject incomplete or improperly completed work submitted for RTS
• Extend the RTS line to prevent the release of aircraft with unresolved quality issues
• Reject inadequate corrective actions related to quality concerns
• Communicate effectively in English (spoken, written, and read)
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
What You’ll Need to Bring With You
Your Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Airframe and Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate (required)
- Valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport (ideal but not mandatory)
- Aircraft-specific factory training (preferred)
Your Experience
- Extensive experience in maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations with Part 43
- Proficient in using inspection equipment and visual inspection aids appropriate for the article being inspected
Your Initiative
- A self-motivated team player who can perform in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working under deadlines and time constraints
Your Sense of Responsibility
- Attend work daily as scheduled, including overtime and weekends
- Notify supervisor in advance if unable to work
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Perform all work in accordance with FAA guidelines
- Follow company and safety rules
- Maintain customer-oriented work habits
- Direct the work and flow of multiple projects
- Supervise team members in daily operations
- Complete work orders and FAA paperwork
Other Particulars
Physical Requirements
- Lift at least 70 lbs.
- Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting
- Repetitive motion with arms and hands
- Work in confined spaces
- Sit or stand for long periods during repairs
- Work on elevated platforms (up to 40 feet) using fall protection gear
Mental Requirements
- Understand and implement regulations and guidelines
- Troubleshoot and evaluate system operations
- Work professionally with others
- Input and retrieve information from computers
- Experience with Apple and Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Able to travel in all weather conditions to perform repairs
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Working Conditions
- Most work is done in a hangar, which may include extreme temperatures
- Some outdoor work during aircraft runs
- Varied positions in and around 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
The list above includes the main items for this job position to be successful, but is not limited to other things that might come about in time. The person applying for this position must understand that the objectives, responsibilities, and requirements could change for the better success for the company and the person.
West Star Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.