Interior Installer (Experienced)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in aviation as an Interior Installer, where your craftsmanship will shape the future of aircraft interiors. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for installing interior kits on various aircraft models, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Your skills in custom fabrication, upholstery, and teamwork will be essential as you work alongside dedicated professionals. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous personal time off, vacation days, and access to on-site fitness facilities. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the aviation industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site fitness center

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in interior modification and installation.
• Ability to demonstrate safe and compliant work habits.

Responsibilities

• Install interior kits on aircraft according to specifications.
• Perform light custom fabrication and document all work performed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safe work habits

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Hand tools for fabrication

Job description

Job Number:

Interior Installer (Experienced) (330683)

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services
Come join the Bell Piney Flats Aircraft Services team and help ensure best in class service to our customers. In this position, you’ll be an integral part of the Aircraft Services team, installing interior kits on aircraft according to technical data and customer specifications.

What you’ll be doing as an Interior Installer

• Perform light custom fabrication of aircraft interiors for multiple commercial aircraft models.
• Fit and install interior plastic, carpet, and upholstery.
• Perform sheet metal work as required, mix compounds, and read and interpret drawings and installation instructions.
• Generate Fabrication followers as required.
• Work effectively with your team.
• Document all work performed.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and PPE use.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Ability to perform tasks with little to no rework.
• Ability to demonstrate safe and compliant work habits at all times, to include use of Personal Protective Equipment.

What you need to be successful

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience with interior removal, modification, and installation or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working auto, boat, furniture, or aviation upholstery (aviation preferred)
• Experience working with industrial sewing machines (long Arm, walking foot, air and manual controlled)
• Experience with sewing heavy fabrics and leather
• Experience with pattern making and sewing
• Experience in covering complex rigid panels with fabrics and leather (using adhesives)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Capable of standing for extended periods during the entire duration of shift.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks.
• Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding progress and potential issues.
• Willingness to follow instructions and ask for clarification when needed.

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

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Preference given to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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