Aviation Interior Technician

Regent Aerospace Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Interior Technician to repair airline seats and various interior components. The ideal candidate should possess experience with hand and power tools and be able to read blueprints. No formal education is required, but an A&P License is a plus. The role involves both domestic and international travel, working in a shop environment under close supervision. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to inspect components for defects.

Qualifications

• No formal education required, A&P License is a plus.
• Prior Aerospace/FAA experience preferred.
• Ability to follow strict instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair aircraft seating, including passenger and crew seats.
• Repair interior monuments like galleys and lavatories.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine repair requirements.

Skills

Experience using hand tools

Experience using power tools

Experience using finishing tools

Knowledge of theoretical and practical hand and air tool usage

Ability to disassemble components and make repairs

Ability to inspect components for defects or damage

Education

A&P License

Job description

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

JOB TITLE

Aircraft Interior 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

Under close supervision, make repairs to airline seats and subassemblies and/or to Monuments: Lavatories, Galleys and other interior components according to specifications and blueprints.

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.

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• None required.
• A&P License a plus.

MINIMUM DIRECTLY RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE

• Experience using hand tools
• Experience using power tools
• Experience using finishing tools

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS DESIRED

• Prior Aerospace/FAA experience a plus.
• Prior Aircraft Interior experience a plus.
• 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.

PHYSICAL MOTION

• Walks/Stands at least 80% of each workday.
• Other motions: stooping, reaching bending, pushing, pulling, repetitive motion hand –wrist; sitting; fingering; grasping; feeling; hearing; talking; handling; seeing.

DEGREE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• VISUAL DEMANDS: Color perception Depth perception
• MENTAL PROCESSES : Reason Following simple directions Planning Combining information Remembering
• WORK ENVIRONMENT : Noise Inside work (Shop environment)