Lead Aircraft Interiors Technician

Colégios Embraer; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer is seeking a Lead Interior Technician to supervise daily activities in the Interiors – Production Department. You will guide production staff, ensure safe work practices, and drive efficiency in assembling cabinets, seats, carpets and panels.

You will work from diagrams, use hand tools and measuring devices, maintain equipment, and ensure proper work records per FAA requirements. Leadership and coaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A&P certification and mechanical/electrical experience preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with aircraft interior assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Interiors–Production staff.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed.
• Plan, direct and coordinate production area to minimize delays and increase efficiency.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to staff.
• Maintain equipment and tools; manage stock and materials as required.
• Complete work package documentation per FAA and repair station manuals.

Skills

Effective communication

Coaching and training

Fabrication skills

Read blueprints and specs

Tools and machinery knowledge

Air-powered hand tools

Production process knowledge

Quality control

Education

High School or GED

A&P certification

Mechanical and electrical experience

Lead or supervisory experience

Tools

Air powered hand tools

Measuring instruments

Calibration and testing equipment

Jigs and fixtures

Job description

Position Summary

Assists the Production Supervisor in the supervision of the daily activities for staff assigned to the Interiors – Production Department. Performs a variety of repetitive and non-repetitive tasks. Analyze processes and recommends process improvements.

Position Summary

Assists the Production Supervisor in the supervision of the daily activities for staff assigned to the Interiors – Production Department. Performs a variety of repetitive and non-repetitive tasks. Analyze processes and recommends process improvements.

Job Responsibilities

The Lead Interior Technician is responsible to the Supervisor and Manager of Production for the overall utilization of his/her area, to include the guidance and supervision of production staff. In addition, the Lead Technician is responsible for the following:

• To ensure safe work practices are followed.
• To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his/her areas so as to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.
• To provide on the job training, coaching and to assist staff in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• To make available to personnel the necessary manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and other required technical data.
• To maintain equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition.
• For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person.
• The proper handling of all parts.
• The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required.

General Duties

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on interior assemblies and subassemblies such as cabinets, seats, carpets and panels, paying particular attention to the sensitivities associated with leather, wood veneer and fabric goods.
• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions
• Follows approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments, following blueprint lines and index points.
• Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests as required, utilizing test equipment specified in technical manuals.
• Completes work package documentation as required by FAA and/or repair station manual.
• Submits completed work to Quality Assurance for final/in progress inspection and certification of airworthiness.
• Regular attendance is required, overtime as needed to complete job functions.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal employment laws; and complies with Embraer’s policies.

Education

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School or GED required
• Executive Aircraft Interior experience preferred
• A&P and mechanical/electrical experience preferred
• Previous Lead or Supervisory experience a preferred

Experience

• Master Interiors Technician role requiring expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the technical area assigned to
• Generally, at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility
• Experience with assembly of aircraft interior components, as well as able to use all technical data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively
• Coaching and training skills
• Should be able to fabricate parts
• Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications or examines sample or damaged part or structure to determine repair or fabrication procedures and sequence of operations
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned. Embraer is an equal opportunity employer