Gulfstream Team Lead, Interior Technician - 1642

About the role

West Star Aviation is a fast‑growing MRO seeking a Team Lead, Interior Technician to supervise interior crews, manage schedules, provide training, and support engineering on major modification projects while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage crews by communicating with Interior Crew Leaders and other departmental staff to determine workflow for assignments.
• Perform quality checks, supervise and assign personnel on daily activities.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring of crew leads to develop job knowledge and performance.
• Prepare and deliver performance evaluations of assigned team members.
• Assist with engineering on design for major modification projects.
• Work independently on projects when required.
• Assist with training to ensure job knowledge and performance of interior personnel.
• Communicate effectively (speak, write, read) in English.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; supervisor or managerial course completions preferred.

Experience: 10+ years prior aircraft interior experience, including supervision of four or more team members; 4+ years’ experience in heavy modifications on corporate aircraft; advanced knowledge of FAA paperwork, work orders and Corridor systems.

Initiative: Self‑motivated team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet deadlines, lead and incentivize teammates, and handle customer interactions, including conflict resolution.

Sense of Responsibility: Attend work as scheduled (including overtime and weekends), notify supervisor in advance if unable to work, provide reliable transportation, follow FAA guidelines and company safety rules, maintain customer‑oriented habits, direct work flow of multiple projects, supervise team members in daily operations, complete work orders and FAA paperwork.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs; routine walking, bending, squatting or sitting; repetitive arm/hand motions; basic personal computer operation.

Mental Requirements: Understand and implement regulations and guidelines; troubleshoot or evaluate system operation; work professionally with others; coordinate projects; demonstrate team‑management skills; read reports and blueprints.

Supervision: Directly supervise multiple technicians; work under a Senior Team Leader and Program Manager; cooperate with other Team Leaders on projects.

Working Conditions: Majority of work in a hangar environment subject to hot or cold temperatures; occasional outside work during aircraft runs; varied positions in and around the aircraft.

Equipment Used: Personal hand tools, electrical power tools (sanders, saws, drills), sheet metal cutters, glue guns, metal benders, computer, copy machine, work order printouts, standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options – effective day one.
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match.
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals.
• Flexible Work Schedules (5x8, 4x10, 3x12).
• Weekly competitive, industry‑leading pay (paid more often).
• Bonus opportunity based on company and site performance.
• Internal mobility & career advancement opportunities.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $30‑$42. Actual hourly rate may vary based on location, experience and performance. Additional shift differential pay applies for alternate shifts. Total compensation also includes a semi‑ann