Lead Interior Technician

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flightstar Aircraft Services, LLC seeks an experienced interior maintenance lead to direct a skilled crew in performing aircraft interior tasks while ensuring airworthiness per customer specifications and FAA standards.

The role includes mentoring junior technicians through on-the-job training, following SOPs, and utilizing Flightstar’s ERP system (AMROS) for parts and tooling. Strong safety awareness and knowledge of ATA codes are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and directs interior maintenance crews per FAA standards.
• Reads and complies with safety information for proper completion.
• Mentors junior technicians through on-the-job training (OJT).
• Proficient with AMROS ERP for locating parts and requesting tools.
• Familiar with ATA Codes and 14 CFR Part 91/121/145 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the assigned crew in performing aircraft interior tasks to meet airworthiness per customer specs and FAA standards.
• Ensure proper execution of parts tag instructions and correct routing of serviceable/condemned parts.
• Maintain responsibility for quality, efficiency, and timeliness of own work and crew output.
• Provide on-the-job instruction and training for aircraft work and safety standards.
• Review non-routine tasks, identify required parts/tools, and estimate maintenance actions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Team coordination

FOD awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AMROS ERP system

Parts tagging procedures

Job description

Leads and directs the assigned crew in skilled, quality aircraft interior functions that ensure airworthiness according to customer specifications and FAA standards. Performs as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) of their trade and willingly takes on the responsibility to mentor junior level interior technicians through On-the-Job-Training (OJT). Reads and complies with instructions and safety information as necessary for proper and safe completion of assigned work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the assigned crew in performing interior functions to ensure airworthiness according to customer specifications and FAA standards.
• Ensures and enforces proper execution of parts tag instructions (repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts). Ensures that all serviceable tags are installed on components or placed in the proper work package. Ensures that aircraft parts and components removed from the aircraft in work are routed to the appropriate cage and with timely documentation, in accordance with Flightstar’s standard operating procedures.
• Ensures proper identification of work scope of all assigned work, and ensures that all necessary FAA approved technical data is available.
• Maintains responsibility for the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of his/her own work, as well as for the work performed by his/her crew.
• Provides on the job instruction and training regarding aircraft work and standard operating procedures and safety standards to personnel assigned to the work crew.
• Reviews non-routine card to identify planned action in a timely manner. Accurately identifies necessary parts, materials, and tooling for each non-routine job and estimates maintenance on non-routine card in a timely manner and with the best possible precision.
• Reads instructions and all cautions/warnings/notes for proper and safe completion of assigned work. Monitors the flow and completion of task cards in his/her area of responsibility.
• Has flexibility to arrive early and stay late, in accordance with scheduled work times, when required, to permit smooth turnover to the incoming and/or outgoing shift.
• Interfaces with customer representatives, as assigned, to ensure that customer approval has been obtained for original, additional, or revised work estimates.
• Removes and replaces aircraft seats, lavatories, galleys, ceiling and side wall panels, overhead bins, partitions, windscreens, emergency equipment and carpet.
• Preps, cleans area of aircraft structure (interior) and components thoroughly, undergoing inspection according to company policy and his/her supervisor’s instructions.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner (e.g., solvents, thinners, primers, and O2- generators)
• Understands and follows FOD awareness.
• Uses basic or complex hand tools or equipment provided to perform skilled manual and technical work as instructed.
• Possesses knowledge of ATA Codes as well as aircraft zones, narrow body airframe familiarization, and industry standards.
• Proficient in Flightstar’s integrated operating systems (AMROS) relating to locating parts, alternate part numbers, and requesting of parts and tools.
• Records his/her time worked as directed by his or her supervisor.
• Complies with all safety procedures at all times, without exception.
• Performs work standards that meet and comply with all federal, customer and companypolicies and procedures which apply to him or her.
• Keeps him/herself informed of such policies and procedures and asks his or her supervisor for explanations of anything which he or she does not fully understand.
• Keeps him/herself accountable for maintaining work‑related training and qualifications as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Interactions

Internal

Departments or Job Titles

Immediate Supervisor and other Maintenance Leadership

Other department employees and contract employees

External

Businesses or Organization

Purpose

Corporate and OpCO employees

Customers

Position Profile

Required

Level

Academic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

Languages

Read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

Special Licenses

Current FAA Airframe License in good standing or documented experience to obtain an FAA repairman's certificate or application for A&P license.

Previous Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience providing knowledge of aircraft interior maintenance work, terminology, parts, etc. Familiar with 14 CFR Part 91/121/145 preferred.

Technical Skills

Individual will perform daily transactions within Flightstar's ERP system (AMROS), vending (POU), as well as research customer's maintenance manuals.

Physical Requirements

Lifts and carries hand tools, parts, and work materials; ascends and descends ladders and platforms; and frequently works in a variety of positions such as stooping, kneeling or squatting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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