Lead Interior Mechanic

GAL AeroStaff; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff is seeking a Lead Interior Mechanic to oversee and perform aircraft interior maintenance, modifications, installations, and repairs in a fast-paced MRO environment. The role requires strong interiors experience, leadership ability, and the capacity to support widebody projects and heavy maintenance, with emphasis on compliance with FAA regulations and high-quality workmanship.

You will mentor junior technicians, read engineering drawings, ensure precise documentation, and maintain

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of aircraft interior experience required.
• Widebody aircraft experience required.
• Military aircraft interior experience considered.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• FAA Airframe license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, removal, modification, and repair of aircraft interior components.
• Lead and support interior technicians during maintenance and modification activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and airworthiness standards.
• Support heavy maintenance and aircraft modification projects on widebody aircraft.
• Troubleshoot interior discrepancies and determine corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dependability

Initiative

Teamwork

Work Quality

Safety

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Tools guidance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4+ years interior aircraft experience

Widebody aircraft experience

Military aircraft interior experience

FAA Airframe license preferred

Tools

Own tools

Job description

The Lead Interior Mechanic is responsible for performing and overseeing aircraft interior maintenance, modifications, installations, and repairs in a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environment. This role requires strong aircraft interiors experience, leadership ability, and the capability to support widebody aircraft interior projects and heavy maintenance operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, removal, modification, and repair of aircraft interior components
• Lead and support interior technicians during maintenance and modification activities
• Install and repair interior components including sidewalls, ceiling panels, carpeting, seats, bins, lavatories, galleys, and monuments
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Perform fitting, trimming, drilling, fastening, and assembly of interior components
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with FAA regulations and company standards
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and airworthiness standards are met
• Support heavy maintenance and aircraft modification projects on widebody aircraft
• Troubleshoot interior discrepancies and determine corrective actions
• Assist in training and mentoring junior interior technicians
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership – Provides guidance and support to interior teams
• Communication – Communicates clearly with team members and leadership
• Dependability – Maintains reliability and accountability
• Initiative – Takes ownership of projects and operational goals
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively in a heavy maintenance environment
• Work Quality – Ensures precision and compliance in all interior work performed
• Safety – Follows safety procedures and promotes a safe work environment
• Problem Solving – Diagnoses and resolves installation and fitment issues effectively

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum 4+ years of aircraft interior experience required
• Widebody aircraft experience required
• Military aircraft interior experience considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

FAA Airframe license preferred but not required unless specified by program requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of aircraft interior installation and repair practices
• Experience performing interior modifications and maintenance on widebody aircraft
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with fitting, trimming, drilling, fastening, and interior assembly
• Ability to install and repair aircraft interior components and structures
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced MRO or heavy maintenance environment
• Leadership experience or ability to guide and support technicians
• Must provide own tools
• Ability to lift, stand, and work in various physical positions throughout the shift