Interior Lead (Second Shift)

Interior Lead (Second Shift)

Interior Lead (Second Shift) in GAC Appleton

The Interior Lead Technician is a highly skilled, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing aircraft interior removal, installation, modification, refurbishment, and return-to-service activities. This role provides technical leadership, mentors technicians, and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures, engineering requirements, and customer expectations. The Interior Lead is expected to possess extensive knowledge of aircraft interior systems and structures while directing daily workflow, coordinating resources, and driving schedule execution.

This position requires demonstrated experience supporting a variety of aircraft platforms, including mid-cabin, large-cabin legacy, and military aircraft, with a strong understanding of interior configurations, component installations, refurbishment processes, cabin systems, and regulatory requirements. The Lead Technician serves as a key point of contact between production teams, support organizations, and leadership to resolve technical challenges, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time aircraft delivery.

We are currently seeking additional off-shift Interior Lead Technicians to support increasing workload demands, provide technical guidance to off-shift personnel, and help ensure critical schedule commitments are achieved. Successful candidates will bring strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years Aircraft Interior experience required or equivalent for the applicable position; i.e. Sheetmetal, Cabinetry, Finish, or Upholstery. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Repairman certificate preferred.

Position Purpose :

Under general direction, assist with directing and coordinating all activities and personnel involved with interior modification of aircraft to ensure timely and cost effective fulfillment of delivery schedules and optimum quality and standards.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Develop work schedules, estimates and status reports; aids in establishing priorities and assigns works to subordinates to meet or exceed scheduled commitments.
• Coordinate work assignments with other departments and works closely with engineering and contract administrators to ensure proper fabrication and completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure all workmanship is of highest quality; provide recommendations for continuous quality and process improvement and reduction of cycle time.
• Report to management on status of all assignments; prepare and maintain department records and reports.
• Instruct, coach and assist subordinates in the interpretation of work procedures, blueprints, and engineering specifications; providing training in work methods and procedures and development of employees interpersonal skills to enhance flow of departmental tasks.
• Follow up and expedite corrective action in shop controlled operations such as workmanship, absenteeism and similar factors that interfere with schedules and create discrepancies or rework.
• Implement and monitor a continuous safety program with respect to operation of equipment, work practices and work areas. Continuously enforce FOD regulations. Instruct personnel on good housekeeping practices and supervise maintenance of a clean work area.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering orders and blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and obtain objectives with minimal direction.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability and possess strong communication skills. Able to remain calm in high stress situations and uses sound judgment to make sound decisions in adverse situations.
• Logical reasoning skills.
• Self disciplined with excellent communication skills.
• Very meticulous and detailed oriented.
• Ability to adapt and implement new procedures resulting in greater organizational productivity.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in small-space restricted area.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.