Aviation Lead Interior Technician

About the Role

Make repairs to airline seats and subassemblies and/or to interior monuments such as lavatories, galleys, wall and side panels, and other interior components according to specifications and blueprints. Lead and train other technicians during repairs.

Responsibilities

• Repair aircraft seating, including passenger and crew seats.
• Repair interior monuments (galleys, lavatories, class dividers), overhead bins, and side walls.
• Disassemble components, determine malfunctions, and make repairs.
• Read inspection reports and rework instructions.
• Read blueprints to determine repair type, required tools, and plan the sequence of operations.
• Read schematics.
• Perform sheet‑metal fabrication to drawings.
• Conduct composite and laminate repairs.
• Reassemble components to meet company, customer, and FAA standards.
• Accurately follow schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
• Use bonding materials, fillers, and compounds for repairs.
• Perform plumbing repairs.
• Interpret blueprints, CMMs, and IPCs.
• Apply paint and perform surface preparation.
• Lead, mentor, and train other technicians, especially entry‑level staff, to achieve production goals.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

Education & Training: Formal or on‑the‑job aircraft repair training; A&P License.

Experience:

• Experience leading, training, and mentoring others.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience using power tools.
• Experience using finishing tools.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Prior aerospace/FAA experience desired; prior aircraft interior experience a plus.
• Bilingual with strong English speaking, writing, and reading skills.
• Ability to disassemble components and make repairs.
• Knowledge of theoretical and practical hand and air tool usage.
• Ability to read and process inspection reports, rework instructions, and shop travelers.
• Ability to read mechanical blueprints or job orders to determine repair type, required tools, and plan sequence of operations.
• Ability to follow strict instructions, CMMs, and work in a time‑sensitive environment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Ability to inspect components for defects or damage.
• Metal fabrication and repair skills.
• Knowledge of plastic trim and vacuum‑formed plastic assembly.
• Experience with bonding materials and spray adhesives.
• Sheet‑metal fabrication to drawings.
• Lubricate moving parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Detect defects or damage.
• Repair electrical wiring and components.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In‑person.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.