Aircraft Cabinet Modification / Veneer Specialist

About the role

The Cabinet Specialist, with minimal supervision, builds and assembles aircraft cabinets using shop equipment and tools in a safe and organized work area, according to customer, design specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures. The role also coordinates and leads assigned monuments and assists with the training of less experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Laminates, re-laminates, repairs and modifies existing aircraft cabinets to customer satisfaction and Duncan Aviation standards using appropriate equipment.
• Reads blueprints and builds new cabinet parts per blueprints.
• Orders necessary parts as required.
• Fabricates projects or pieces out of Plexiglas, mirror, sheet metal and solid surface materials.
• Coordinates and leads assigned monument(s) to meet the goals set by the work scope and team leader according to customer specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures.
• Assists with training team members to develop job knowledge and improve performance.
• Researches, prepares, and signs off various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan approved procedures, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations (e.g., turnovers, removal sheets, flammability testing, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, FAA 8110‑3 & FAA 337’s, and other work order related documents supporting the review of squawks and expected hours).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Respirator Fit qualified.

Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.

Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs., occasionally 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; works in confined spaces; tolerates products and materials associated with cabinet fabrication; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.

Environmental: Tolerates work in noisy environments and extreme temperatures.

Education and Experience:

• Cabinet Specialist I: High School graduate or equivalent required; Associates degree in related field preferred; One year related cabinet making experience required.
• Cabinet Specialist II: High School graduate or equivalent required; Associates degree in related field preferred; Minimum two years cabinet making experience required; Minimum two years aviation cabinet making experience preferred.
• Cabinet Specialist III: High School graduate or equivalent required; Minimum four years cabinet making experience required; Minimum three years aviation cabinet making experience preferred.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance available for those that qualify.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) available to team members on day one.
• Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• 401(k) program with ability to begin contributions within first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Tool Account Program to acquire & grow tool inventory with interest‑free payments.
• In‑House Training opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance to further education.