Aircraft Interior Specialist

VP Aviation is seeking several Aircraft Interior Specialists for work on VVIP aircraft offering highly competitive pay rates in Georgetown, Delaware.

This is a contract position.

ABOUT US:

VP Aviation was founded to provide quality aircraft maintenance services to MROs, Airlines, and Repair Stations nationwide. Our maintenance teams consist of AOG, Projects, and Hourly employees. We are a fast-growing company where honesty and loyalty are our key values.

DETAILS:

• Remove and install interior components to ensure efficient production and flow of work on the aircraft, while achieving the highest quality work possible, and under minimal to no supervision.

• Accomplish tasks using work methods and procedures, strictly in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturer’s specifications, Process Standards, and Airplane Maintenance Manuals.

• Read drawings and related data needed to perform removal and installation tasks.

• Accomplish assigned tasks properly and efficiently.

• Perform tasks in a manner that achieves the highest quality workmanship.

• Perform all tasks associated with the removal and installation of seats, bulkheads, galleys, lavatories, window panels, headliners, side walls, bag bins, and miscellaneous interior items.

• Understand aircraft water systems, oxygen systems, wire harness connectors, and their relationship to interior removals and installations.

• Proper use of warning caps and plugs protecting disturbed systems.

• Complete documentation and tasks associated with interior removals, including identification tags, removal weight log, hardware bags, warning tags, and protection of parts for storage.

• Apply protective covering to components upon installation.

• Knowledge of basic aircraft stringer and frame station layout.

• Perform tasks associated with Formica, Tedlar, wood laminate, hardwood, carpet, and fabric recovering of interior components.

• Apply interior finishes, including paint, stain, sealer, clear coat, and final detailing of components.

• Install floor coverings, including Mylar, vinyl padding, and carpets.

• Perform composite and honeycomb repairs; de-lamination repairs.

• Identify types of fiberglass and resins, installation of inserts, and structure hard point attachments.

• Apply adhesives, sealants, resins, fillers, and potting compounds.

• General knowledge related to upholstery tasks, material layout and patterns, and use of sewing and surge machines.

• Identify materials and hardware associated with job assignments.

• Use component, maintenance, and standard repair manuals.

• Knowledge of interior sheet metal provisions and attach points that support component installations.

• Install structure provisions to support interior component installations.

• Proper use of job-related hand tools to accomplish interior removals and installations.

• Proper use of shop equipment to support component recovering and modifications.

• Install Cabin Comfort Insulation Kits.

• Final detailing of interior.

• Ensure all paperwork requirements are kept current with job progress.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience working on VIP Aircraft is required.

• Previous Interior experience is required.