VIP Interiors Mechanic I

About the role

The VIP Interior Mechanic I works under close supervision to assist with the removal, installation, and fabrication of VIP aircraft interior components. This entry-level position supports experienced mechanics by following technical instructions, maintaining safety standards, and delivering high-quality craftsmanship for VIP aircraft interiors.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the removal, installation, fabrication, and refurbishment of aircraft interior components including panels, galleys, cabinetry, flooring, seats, monuments, sidewalls and decorative finishes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and work orders to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare interior surfaces for installation or finish, including trimming, drilling, fitting, sanding, and adjusting panels to ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Use hand tools and pneumatic equipment to assemble and install parts, hardware, and fasteners per specifications.
• Inspect incoming interior components and report discrepancies or damage.
• Maintain documentation by accurately completing work records, logs and required reading.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership, providing progress updates and identifying issues.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with general shop upkeep.
• Support on-the-job training, cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two to Four years recent applicable installation, fabrication, or related experience on VIP aircraft interiors.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering documents required.
• US Citizen Required - this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Competencies

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
• Initiative - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence, and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Work Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Benefits

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $61,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.