Aerospace Interior Lead Technician

Regent Aerospace Corporation; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Aircraft Interior LEAD Technician to repair airline seats and other interior components based on specifications. The role includes leading and training other technicians, ensuring repairs meet company and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has an A&P License, experience in aerospace or FAA-related fields, and strong bilingual English skills. Candidates should have formal aircraft repair training and experience using various tools.

Qualifications

• Formal or on the job aircraft repair training required.
• A&P License is mandatory.
• Experience leading and mentoring other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Repair aircraft seating and interior components according to specifications.
• Lead and train technicians during repairs.
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Bilingual with strong English skills

Experience with hand tools

Ability to disassemble components

Knowledge of metals and bonding materials

Education

A&P License

Formal aircraft repair training

Tools

Finishing tools

Power 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.