Aerospace Interior Lead Technician

Regent Aerospace Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Aerospace Corporation is hiring an Aircraft Interior LEAD Technician in California, MO. The role involves repairing aircraft seating and interior components according to specifications, as well as leading and training other technicians during repairs. A successful candidate must possess an A&P License and have experience leading and mentoring.

The position requires strong skills in metal fabrication, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools.

Qualifications

• Formal or on the job aircraft repair training is required.
• An A&P License is necessary.
• Experience leading, training, and mentoring others is essential.
• Experience using hand, power, and finishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair aircraft seating and interior components according to blueprints.
• Lead and train other technicians during repairs.
• Read and follow schematics and blueprints for repairs.

Skills

Aerospace/FAA experience

Bilingual with strong English skills

Ability to disassemble and repair components

Knowledge of hand and air tool usage

Metal fabrication & repair skills

Education

Formal or on the job aircraft repair training

A&P License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Finishing tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Aircraft Interior LEAD Technician

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at anytime.

SUMMARY: Make repairs to airline seats and subassemblies and/or to Monuments: Lavatories, Galleys, Wall and Side Panels and other interior components according to specifications and blueprints. Lead and train other technicians during repairs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Repair aircraft seating, including passenger and crew seats.
• Repair interior monuments (galleys, lavatories and class dividers), overhead bins and side walls.
• Disassemble components, determine malfunctions & make repairs.
• Read inspection reports & rework instructions.
• Read blueprints to determine type of repair, tools required, and to plan sequence of operations.
• Read Schematics.
• Sheet metal fabrication to drawings.
• Composite and laminate repairs.
• Reassemble components to meet company, customer and FAA standards.
• Accurately read and follow schematics / blueprints and work orders.
• Use bonding materials, fillers and compounds to make repairs.
• Plumbing repair.
• Read and understand blueprints, CMM & IPCs.
• Painting.
• Surface preparation.
• Lead, mentor and train other technicians, especially entry level technicians to achieve production goals.

As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative. Management must contact the Human Resource department of adding to or changing a significant number of duties considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this job by the average incumbent. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Justifications for Education and Training, Job Related Experience, and Knowledge/Abilities are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Formal or on the job aircraft repair training.
• A&P License.

MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE

• Experience leading, training and mentoring others.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience using power tools.
• Experience using finishing tools.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS DESIRED

• Prior Aerospace/FAA experience desired.
• Prior Aircraft Interior experience a plus.
• MUST be bilingual with strong English speaking/writing/reading skills.
• Ability to disassemble components and make repairs.
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical hand and air tool usage.
• Read and process inspection reports, rework instructions, shop travelers.
• Read mechanical blueprints or job orders to determine type of repair, tools required, and plan sequence of operations.
• Ability to follow strict instructions, CMMs, and work in a time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines.
• Read Schematics.
• Ability to inspect components for defects or damage.
• Metal fabrication & repair.
• Knowledge of plastic trim and vacuum formed plastic assembly.
• Experience with bonding materials.
• Experience with spray adhesives.
• Sheet metal fabrication to drawings.
• Metal fabrication & repair.
• Lubricates moving parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Detect defects or damage.
• Repair electrical wiring / components.