Join a team known for elevating careers and soar to new heights as a Senior Interior Installation Technician!
 
Position Purpose:
The Interior Installation Technician Senior is responsible for performing the removal, installation, and fabrication of aircraft interiors under limited supervision. This includes working on various aircraft components such as trim, carpet, soundproofing, light structures, cabinetry, panels, and other accessories. The Senior Technician will ensure that all work is completed in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards, and customer expectations. Additionally, the Senior Technician will mentor and train other Interior Installation Technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality control.
 
Essential Functions: Safely perform aircraft interior removal, installation, and/or fabrication of aircraft interiors (which may include galleys, closets, lavatories, side ledges, bulkheads, doors and panels). . Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with Repair Station procedures, internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications. . Mentor and train other Interior Installation Technicians. Review their work prior to sign off to ensure work complies with quality control standards. Accept lead responsibilities as required. Oversee projects or other technicians and assess requirements of assigned tasks to procure required. materials and documentation for assigned tasks. Utilize the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work. Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as hand tools, band saws, shears, sanders and brakes. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools. Prepare and install aircraft interior items in accordance with company operation procedures and quality standards. Remove and re-install nut plates, inserts and other fasteners used in aircraft interiors. Apply proper use of hardware and fittings on aircraft installations. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk. Assist technicians with aircraft maintenance requirements. Adapt to sudden schedule changes and coordinate projects with other shops/departments as required.  
Additional Functions: Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that reduce cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement techniques. Make and use simple patterns for own use employing standardized procedures. In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required.  
Other Requirements: Fluent in the English language. Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation. Ability to use hand/power tools and equipment associated with installation and removal of interiors. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift. Must be computer literate. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Advanced knowledge of aircraft installation and/or fabrication processes applicable to the specific position, such as removal and installation of galleys, closets, lavatories, side ledges, bulkheads, doors, panels; working with composite panels made from Nomex honeycomb, fiberglass, Lexan, acrylic materials, etc. Preferred experience with SAP, Catia V5, Smarteam, Solumina, and Microsoft Office Suite.  
Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Four (4) years of application installation, fabrication or related experience preferred. Aerospace industry experience preferred Aircraft or yacht interior installation experience required.

Pay Details: $32.19 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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