Interior Removal and Install Technician

Summary and Objective

The Interior Removal and Install Technician- 1 is responsible for removing, installing, and fabricating aircraft interiors. The Interior R&I Technician will also perform continuity, power and ground, and post installation operational checks of installed equipment in accordance with process specifications and FAA standards while facilitating internal and external FAA paperwork including signoffs and quality specifications.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Remove, install, and fabricate aircraft interiors
• Trim, re-carpet, and soundproof aircraft interiors
• Follow company design specifications and quality standards
• Complete work to customers’ expectations
• Fabricate, assemble, install and terminate avionics wiring harnesses for aircraft modifications
• Perform continuity, power and ground, and post installation operational checks of installed equipment
• Mark, assemble, terminate, and test wire harness to engineering drawings
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with repair station procedures
• Facilitate internal and external FAA paperwork including sign-offs and quality specifications
• Apply and finish wrap materials to composite and interior panels
• Inspect work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, or repair and overhaul of aircraft and aircraft mechanical systems to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Examine maintenance records and flight logs to determine if service and maintenance checks and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
• Inspect new, repaired, or modified aircraft to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments.
• Approve or deny issuance of certificates of airworthiness.
• Prepare and maintain detailed repair, inspection, investigation, and certification records and reports.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic Understanding of Computer Applications and Data Entries.
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working alone under limited supervision
• Proficient at re-work, paint and glue various fabrics and materials to assemble aircraft interior components
• Proficient with upholstery and trim items, measure, layout and cut materials including leather, ultra-leather, vinyl, foams and bond materials using various adhesives.
• Ability to lift 75lbs or more
• Ability to climb in and out of Aircrafts
• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, and systems preferred
• Thorough understanding of tools and testing methods used to ensure proper functioning of an aircraft
• Ability to read, comprehend, and adhere to manual instructions to resolve complex mechanical issues
• Detail-oriented with mechanical inclination.
• Superior and careful workmanship
• Ability to perform consistently in a continuous fast paced environment

Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software used to complete and maintain records.

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Work environment

• While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, and loud noise levels both inside and outside the hangar.
• Possible exposure to a variety of extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to loud noises including airplane machinery and jet engines.

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, lie, and kneel in awkward positions and spaces.
• Must be able to perform work on scaffolding or ladders.
• Must be able to frequently lift and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Manual dexterity and physical strength are necessary to operate tools and/or make adjustments and repairs.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and identify defects.
• The ability to stand or walk an entire shift (can be 8-12 hours)

Dress Code and Uniform

• Well-groomed appearance
• Adherence to department dress code

Travel required

• Some, less than 10

Required education and experience

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Good driving record
• Airframe certification by the FAA
• Must have shadowed toolbox and tool inventory list
• 1-5 years experience in removal and install of aircraft interiors or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Preferred education and experience

• Associates degree
• Aerospace/ Aeronautics Experience
• Airframe and Powerplant certification by the FAA preferred

EEO statement

flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required education and experience

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Good driving record
• Airframe certification by the FAA
• Must have shadowed toolbox and tool inventory list
• 1-5 years' experience in removal and install of aircraft interiors or have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform all job tasks preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Preferred education and experience

• Associates degree
• Aerospace/ Aeronautics Experience
• Airframe and Powerplant certification by the FAA preferred