R&I Tech (CLE)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely perform removal, installation, and/or fabrication of aircraft interiors (which may include seats, carpets, 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, signoffs and quality specifications
• Install cabin and cockpit seats and furniture
• Fabricates and pre-fit interior components associated with the modification specs and does simple layout on such items as O2 boxes, brackets, clips, lights and gaspers etc.
• Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge
• Removes and installs all interior components and soundproofing materials to meet company quality standards
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and production procedures to determine measurements and installation procedures
• Marks installation areas in aircraft interior, using measuring and marking instruments and templates
• Fits and installs items in aircraft using hand tools, power tools, and fasteners, such as screws, rivets, bolts, and speed nuts
• Fabricates and installs supporting structural devices such as clips, brackets, angles, gussets, and doublers, using shop equipment
• Tests functional performance of installed items
• Performs other duties as required

Education & Experience

• Experience in aerospace industry highly desired
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to distinguish alignment on intricate parts
• 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 composite honeycomb, fiberglass, Lexan, acrylic materials, etc.
• Must possess required tools and toolbox
• Basic computer skills
• Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high cost products with a minimum of errors and rework
• Must be able to climb in and out of aircraft and perform work in tight or confined places and positions
• Requires excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must be flexible with shift work

Required Skills

• Highest motivation and work effectively under pressure and time constraints
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Possess proven inspection competencies
• Detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
• Specialized aircraft tooling will be furnished by the company
• Ability to pass background check for airport security badge

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus