Weekend Shift Supervisor - DAS Aviation - 1612

Location: Cedar Hill, TX, USA · Full‑Time · On‑Site

About the role

The Weekend Shift Supervisor reports to the Repair Station Manager and is responsible for managing weekend shift production operations and providing direct oversight to shop personnel. The role coordinates daily operational workflows, ensures high productivity, maintains stringent safety standards, and fosters a consistently positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise weekend shift operations for Structures, Paint, Nacelle, and Composite Bond departments.
• Execute pre‑planned repair operations for active work orders, establishing workflow priorities and sequencing tasks.
• Manage operational schedules and coordinate shop‑floor activities to meet or exceed customer expectations and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with supporting departments to implement efficient methods and continuous process improvements.
• Develop personnel to achieve departmental performance and production goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations for personnel within assigned departments.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and problem‑solving support to shop‑floor staff.
• Maintain all work areas, shop equipment, and tools in a clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Ensure periodic checks and calibrations of special tools and test equipment, keeping accurate records.
• Verify that all required production and maintenance entries on Repair Station work orders are accurately completed.
• Ensure personnel consistently meet company and regulatory quality standards.
• Enforce safety precautions and protocols for all functions performed.
• Supervise proper handling, protection, and preservation of components and parts throughout the repair lifecycle.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (college coursework or technical degree a plus).
• Valid driver’s license.
• 3–5 years of professional aircraft or component maintenance experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Hands‑on experience with sheet‑metal and composite structural repairs.
• Proven problem‑solving capability and ability to multi‑task under pressure.
• Proficiency in typing and professional electronic communication (clear emails and documentation).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills, dependable work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced hangar environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the shop floor.
• Routine repetitive motion involving arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to operate personal computers (Apple and Microsoft) with proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms (up to 40 ft) while using required fall‑protection gear.

Working Conditions

The majority of work is performed in a dynamic aircraft maintenance hangar environment, with secondary tasks completed in a standard office setting.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Immediate paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Weekly pay cycles.
• Additional comprehensive benefits supporting personal and professional growth.

Company description

West Star Aviation, with over 78 years of industry experience, is a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing more than 3,000 professionals, the company operates full‑service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, MO; and Statesville, NC, plus satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Services include maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics, supported by the nation’s largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network for rapid mobile repairs.