R&I Tech (CLE)

Interior Install Technician

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft?

Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an Interior Install Technician to join our team! Please note, this position may require working nights.

This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

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
• Measures and 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

• Successful candidate will be highly motivated and work effectively under pressure and time constraints
• Must have the ability to multi-task within a team environment
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Possess proven inspection competencies
• Must be 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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.

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.