Aircraft Mechanic - Interiors

POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and refurbishment of aircraft cabin interiors. This position focuses on both functional and aesthetic components, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards such as those set by the FAA.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on interior assemblies and subassemblies such as seats, cabinets, panels, partitions, divan, and In-flight entertainment equipment.
• Conduct laminate (tedlar) repair and replacement, including surface preparation and bonding.
• Complete full recovery of interior parts (stripping, sanding, rebuilding surfaces).
• Apply primers, paints, and finishes to interior components to achieve high-quality appearance standards.

• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Make continuity checks on work in process and complete while following appropriate clean-as-you-go shop practices.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing lines in accordance with quality specifications.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test experimental or prototype assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Follows approved assembly procedures for component or aircraft structures, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Positions and aligns subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments, following blueprint lines and index points.
• Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests utilizing test equipment specified in technical manuals.
• Completes work package documentation per FAA and/or repair station manual.
• Submits completed work to Quality Assurance for final/in progress inspection and certification of airworthiness.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School/ GED
• A&P plus
• Mechanical / Electrical experience a plus

Experience:

• Basic to intermediate experience in composite repair and laminate work.
• Experience with standing, filling, priming, and painting processes.
  

• Generally, 2-4 years or more experience in area of responsibility with assembly, mechanical, electrical or aircraft structures as well as able to use all tech data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Assignments require Standard Knowledge of a Technical Area. Rapid learning and application of new information and concepts within the Technical Area begins to take place at this level.
• Performs moderately complex Technical Assignments. Proficient in riveting, installation of related hardware, usage of precision instruments and utilization of hand tools to perform these tasks.
• Must be able to fabricate parts.
• Reads work orders, blueprints, and specifications or examines sample or damaged part or structure to determine repair or fabrication procedures and sequence of operations.
• Repair body or structure of aircraft as well as interior components according to specifications.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to work different shifts and flexible hours if required.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honor and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $2 - $4