Remote Aircraft Cabin Refurbishment Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Interior Refurbishment Specialist to lead remote oversight of cabin refurbishment projects for private and commercial aircraft. You will collaborate with clients, design teams, and MRO facilities, ensuring quality, aesthetics and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include defining scope, reviewing mock-ups, managing budgets and timelines, and maintaining documentation while staying current with aviation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft interior design, refurbishment, or project management.
• Strong understanding of aircraft cabin systems, materials, finishes, and relevant aviation regulations.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent project management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for remote client and team interaction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for quality and aesthetics.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with aviation certification processes is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical expertise and project management for aircraft interior refurbishment projects.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to define refurbishment scope, materials, and finishes.
• Review and approve interior design mock-ups, material samples, and technical drawings.
• Ensure all refurbishment work complies with aviation regulations (e.g., EASA, FAA, SACAA) and OEM specifications.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation from a remote standpoint.
• Liaise with MRO facilities and workshops to coordinate and monitor refurbishment progress.
• Conduct remote quality inspections and ensure adherence to design intent and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to interior components and installations.
• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, change orders, and completion records.
• Stay current with trends in aircraft interior design, materials, and certification requirements.

Skills

Interior design

Aerospace engineering

3D modeling

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Remote collaboration

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aircraft Interior Refurbishment Specialist to lead remote oversight of cabin refurbishment projects for private and commercial aircraft. You will collaborate with clients, design teams, and MRO facilities, ensuring quality, aesthetics and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include defining scope, reviewing mock-ups, managing budgets and timelines, and maintaining documentation while staying current with aviation standards.