Lead Aircraft Interiors Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the Production Supervisor in the supervision of the daily activities for staff assigned to the Interiors – Production Department. Performs a variety of repetitive and non-repetitive tasks. Analyze processes and recommends process improvements.

The Lead Interior Technician is responsible to the Supervisor and Manager of Production for the overall utilization of his/her area, to include the guidance and supervision of production staff. In addition, the Lead Technician is responsible for the following:

• To ensure safe work practices are followed.
• To plan, direct and coordinate the activities of his/her areas so as to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.
• To provide on the job training, coaching and to assist staff in the proper procedures, methods and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
• To make available to personnel the necessary manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and other required technical data.
• To maintain equipment and tools in a serviceable and working condition.
• For ascertaining that all necessary work records are properly executed by the responsible person.
• The proper handling of all parts.
• The initiation of requisitions for stock and materials as required.

• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on interior assemblies and subassemblies such as cabinets, seats, carpets and panels, paying particular attention to the sensitivities associated with leather, wood veneer and fabric goods.
• Works from diagrams and drawings, makes initial layouts, and uses hand and/or power tools, jigs, and saws.
• Makes continuity checks on work in process and completed.
• May conduct quality inspections on processing line 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 as required, utilizing test equipment specified in technical manuals.
• Completes work package documentation as required by FAA and/or repair station manual.
• Submits completed work to Quality Assurance for final/in progress inspection and certification of airworthiness.
• Regular attendance is required, overtime as needed to complete job functions.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal employment laws; and complies with Embraer’s policies.

• High School or GED required
• Executive Aircraft Interior experience preferred
• A&P and mechanical/electrical experience preferred
• Previous Lead or Supervisory experience a preferred

• Master Interiors Technician role requiring expert skills to perform all standard and emerging tasks within the technical area assigned to
• Generally, at least 8 years of experience or greater in area of responsibility
• Experience with assembly of aircraft interior components, as well as able to use all technical data and aircraft drawings to locate part numbers and accomplish repairs

• Able to communicate effectively
• Coaching and training skills
• Should 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
• 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…