Purpose

The Interior Technician III removes, repairs, installs, and/or fabricates custom aircraft interior assemblies and components.

Essential Job Functions

•                     Accomplish repairs and modifications throughout the cabin in conjunction with specific drawings.

•                     Support engineering drawings with ideas and solutions to ensure a VIP/VVIP appearance.

•                     Remove and install cabin monuments including galleys, lavatories, credenzas, bulkheads, deco panels, closets, and vanities.

•                     Remove and install door liners, including plated items and doors requiring opening up that require further investigation to ensure doors are deactivated.

•                     Interpret blueprint drawings along with the AMM, IPC, and Customer-Supplied Supplement Manual.

•                     Interpret LOPAs in support of cabin reconfigurations.

•                     Perform floorboard removal and installation.

•                     In conjunction with a helper, learn to interpret the manuals in support of the task being performed (AMM, IPC, Customer-Supplied Supplement Manual).

•                     In conjunction with a helper, maintain the VIP/VVIP interior presentation at all times during work being performed — cleanliness, customer service, and overall professionalism.

•                     Perform lower dado panel removal and installation.

•                     Remove and install wet barrier mylar, seats, decorative sidewall, ceiling, valance, door surrounds, and MSA window shades.

•                     Remove and install existing moon mats and insulation throughout the aircraft.

•                     Accomplish specific cleaning tasks in support of maintenance requirements.

•                     Inspect, remove, repair, and install aircraft interior pieces, including doors, galleys, seats, bulkheads, floorboards, emergency path lighting, gill liners, closets, and lavatories.

•                     Become familiar with and follow the requirements of the RSQM, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, manufacturer's service bulletins, and any other required references to perform assigned work. Never begin any maintenance unless in possession of the proper, current, and applicable approved or acceptable data.

•                     Ensure the work area is kept to the highest standards of safety, compliant at all times, enforcing regulations and practices to avoid accidents. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are performed at all times.

•                     Perform the proper tagging of aircraft components, parts, and panels, appropriately stored (including racks by aircraft).

•                     Perform documentation procedures and sign-offs in accordance with the Repair Station Quality Manual and respective task requirements.

•                     Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled for both safety and to reduce breakages, wear, and tear. Ensure tooling, GSE, and ground equipment is returned to its proper storage area following use.

•                     Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority.

•                     Maintain close and frequent communication with the Lead Technician, notifying him/her of progress and any roadblocks or threats to task accomplishment that could impact re-delivery.

•                     Deal with customers in a cordial, respectful, and professional manner.

•                     Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards, and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable, and clean aircraft, in a timely manner.

•                     Take part in any required training as determined by the company.

•                     Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

•                     More than 10 years' aircraft structural maintenance experience on commercial narrow-body and wide-body transport-category aircraft (Boeing, Airbus) fleet types.

•                     Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe rating.

•                     High school diploma or equivalent.

•                     Able to read, understand, and apply technical data, drawings, and regulatory documentation in English, and to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors to perform the essential functions of the position safely.

•                     Must report for assignment with a personal set of standard trade-specific tools.

Preferred

•                     Aircraft structural maintenance experience on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.

•                     Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.

•                     Experience in V/VIP custom aircraft interior completions.

•                     Completion of General Familiarization Training Courses on current fleet types being maintained or modified by the Repair Station.

Supervisory Responsibilities

•                     This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Attributes

•                     Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and structure repair manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes; identify aircraft locations by station, butt-line, and waterline as shown on engineering documentation and technical orders.

•                     Able to read, interpret, and apply FAA-approved or accepted data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiently.

•                     Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment.

•                     Effective decision-making skills.

•                     Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.

•                     Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.

•                     Organization: very detail oriented and always prepared.

Working Conditions

•                     This position is considered OUTDOOR WORK, characterized as follows.

•                     Requires frequent walking, standing, and/or climbing.

•                     Expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine, and undercarriage openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; and to use required precision instruments and other necessary tools.

•                     Exposure to climate changes normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.

•                     This position is considered MEDIUM work, with frequent lifting up to 20 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching, with repetitive movements of arms and hands and seated work with back supported.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Safety-Sensitive Position

As part of the hiring process, applicants who receive an offer of employment will be asked to submit to a screening test to detect the presence of drugs (marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine/PCP). Offers of employment are conditioned on a negative result. If you are asked to submit to a drug test and you refuse to be tested, or you do not pass, Citadel Aviation, LLC. will revoke any offer of employment. All drug tests will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal and state law.

If you are a qualified individual and have a disability for which you need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job to which you are applying, you are entitled to one under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citadel Aviation, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About Citadel Aviation

Citadel Aviation has grown from a startup vision into a global leader in V/VVIP aircraft completions, maintenance, modifications, and luxury interiors. Located in Lake Charles, Dallas, and serving customers onsite where they're at, our teams deliver work on some of the most sophisticated narrow and wide body aircraft in the world. We have significantly expanded project volume since 2019, and that growth was built by people who take pride in doing the work right. Whatever your role, Citadel is a place to bring what you know and build what comes next.