Interior Installer B-573 (6th shift)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K company match

Education assistance

Flight training bonus program

Fertility and adoption assistance

Free financial consultations

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Wichita is seeking a full-time Interior Installer for their Service Center. The role entails planning and executing precise interior installations across various aircraft. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include a 401K company match, education assistance, and a flight training bonus program, ensuring a comprehensive compensation package from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in aircraft interiors installation, refurbishment, and modification.
• Familiarity with Textron Aviation aircraft interiors is preferred.
• Ability to perform complex installation tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute interior installations based on aircraft orders and engineering documents.
• Modify aircraft layouts and execute cost-effective methods for interiors.
• Maintain accurate installation and inspection records.

Skills

Aircraft interiors installation

Use of measuring devices

Understanding of blueprints

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college or technical school preferred

Job description

Overview

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Join a team where precision meets performance.

We are hiring immediately for a full-time Interior Installer in our Service Center. Join us for 6th shift, this position comes with an added benefit of a shift differential.

What You’ll Do

• 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 QC 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.

What you need to be successful

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here?

Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one.

• 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester.
• Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications.
• Fertility and adoption assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning.
• Free financial consultations and guidance.
• Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy.
• At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!

We’re Here to Support You

We understand that the hiring process can be overwhelming, which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas where you’ll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.