Job Summary: Cabin Interiors Technician III

The Cabin Interiors Technician III position is designed for individuals with less than five years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience, making it ideal for recent graduates from Technical or A&P schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance Tasks: Remove, clean, inspect, repair, and reinstall cabin furnishings and equipment such as galleys, lavatories, seats, overhead compartments, panels, and carpeting.
• Seat Repair and Installation: Perform repairs, adjustments, and installations of aircraft seats.
• Documentation: Read and interpret blueprints, engineering documents, service bulletins, and manuals; conduct complex cabin reconfigurations.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize tools effectively; understand measurements using micrometers, depth gauges, and dial calipers.
• Corrosion Treatment: Clean and treat metal surfaces for corrosion per manufacturer specifications; apply corrosion preventatives appropriately.
• Sheet Metal Repairs: Accomplish simple sheet metal repairs or replacements and fabricate replacement panels using samples.
• Sealing Procedures: Understand and practice basic sealing procedures; identify pressurized areas of the aircraft.
• Inspection Access: Open and close necessary areas for inspection; may perform bonded repairs on honeycomb structures.
• Compliance: Ensure work meets FAA and customer standards; adhere to safety procedures and company policies.
• Training and Development: Attend work-related training and maintain a clean, orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of aviation maintenance experience or recent graduates from aviation technical or A&P schools; FAA Airframe license preferred but not required.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Mechanical Aptitude: General understanding of mechanical systems and the ability to follow instructions.
• Tool Proficiency: Must possess and skillfully use basic required tools.

Core Competencies

• Commitment: Uphold company values and ethics.
• Dependability: Responsible and timely completion of tasks.
• Motivation: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organization: Detail-oriented and prepared for tasks.
• Initiative: Ability to plan work and undertake additional responsibilities proactively.

Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; one year of aircraft sheet metal experience preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist, lift (up to 50 pounds), and access confined areas.
• Environment: Work in a warehouse/production setting with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and chemical fumes. Must be able to work at heights and in extreme climatic conditions.