Aviation Interior Installer - Custom Cabin Specialist

Textron; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus

Fertility and adoption assistance

Financial consultations

Plane Wellness and Pharmacy access

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS invites experienced applicants for a full-time Interior Installer role on the 6th shift (Evening, 4x10) with shift differential. You will install, modify, and finalize custom upholstery and interior components across Citation models, collaborating with Quality to meet exacting standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years in aircraft interiors installation, and ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aircraft interiors installation, refurbishment and modification experience.
• Familiarity with Textron Aviation aircraft interiors
• Ability to use measuring devices, simple arithmetic and blueprints is required.

Responsibilities

• Interior Installation Planning: Interpret aircraft orders, engineering documents, and manufacturing plans to determine installation requirements and plan upholstery, furniture, and interior component adjustments.
• Custom Layout & Modifications: Execute layout planning and investigate installation details for unique or first-time interiors, completing a wide range of modifications across all Citation aircraft using efficient and cost-effective methods
• Complex Installations & Quality Coordination: Perform advanced interior installation tasks and resolve Q.C. squawks, ensure work aligns with inspection sequences and identify rework needs with minimal supervision
• Interior Care & Protection: Safeguard aircraft interiors throughout installation by applying protective materials to windows, seats, floors, and other sensitive areas
• Tool & Equipment Operation: Use a broad range of hand and power tools along with basic measuring instruments to complete precise interior installation tasks
• Documentation & Workflow Execution: Maintain accurate installation and inspection records while following standard shop practices and established workflow requirements

Skills

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school/college preferred

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS invites experienced applicants for a full-time Interior Installer role on the 6th shift (Evening, 4x10) with shift differential. You will install, modify, and finalize custom upholstery and interior components across Citation models, collaborating with Quality to meet exacting standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3–5 years in aircraft interiors installation, and ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.