Aircraft Interior Specialist

Boeing•North Charleston, SC

6d•$54,000 - $64,500

About The Position

Aircraft Interior Specialist Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking an Aircraft Interior Specialists Level B or C to join the Final Assembly RAMP Team located in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable Shift 4 . Employees in this position will perform decorative interior repair in the aircraft cabin on assemblies made from various types of material including fiberglass, plastic and composites using various methods, including but not limited to painting and sweep and fill. This job is performed at various stages of the aircraft assembly process, in factory and/or flight line locations. This is not just a job—it’s an opportunity to build a career while contributing to the future of aviation as part of an innovative team! Position Responsibilities: Safety: Adhering strictly to all safety protocols and guidelines to protect ourselves, our colleagues, and our workplace. Safety is non-negotiable and must be integrated into every task we perform Quality: Maintaining rigorous quality standards in all deliverables, ensuring that our work meets or exceeds expectations and complies with all regulatory and company requirements Must successfully complete the new hire foundational training to obtain and maintain all required certifications Proficient use of a computer in a dynamic production environment Look up/read/comprehend electronic technical work instructions, drawings and/or specification to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, and hardware used to install, fit, fasten, align, adjust and perform the necessary per-installation and installation of interiors Understanding of proper cleaning methods, surface preparation, cleaning, and masking for rework Apply chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes Majority of responsibility is for non-baseline work requiring interpretation of established processes and instructions to troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex non-standard work Work independently with limited direction from lead and manager Report and work to resolve job constraints including but not limited to errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with Boeing procedures Exhibit exemplary Housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards. Maintain clean, neat, organized and FOD free work area Wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task performed Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts) Use various hand tools and diagnostic equipment such as screwdrivers, ratchets, power screwdriver multi meters, continuity testers Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other) Lifting and carrying up to 10-35 pounds Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting) Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, Bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist and walking Must be able to accurately perceive and distinguish between colored surfaces.   Successful completion of a color vision screening is required following a conditional offer of employment Must be able to work in elevated and/or confined spaces in indoor temperature-controlled environments as well as outdoor open environments Ability to correspond with internal teams and external suppliers and customers with dignity, respect and integrity while exhibiting the Boeing Values at all times

Requirements

Must have the ability to work variable shifts (first, second, or third) based on business needs
Ability to work with high-hazard chemicals using proper protective equipment provided
Ability to complete and maintain Confined Space and Fall Protection certifications, if required
1+ years of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience working with decorative finishes i.e. paints, laminates, vinyl’s, plastics etc
1+ years of experience with aircraft sustainment, repairs, replacements, and modifications

Nice To Haves

3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, and/or equivalent military service
3+ years aerospace experience in cabin systems interiors (ex. galleys, lavatories, stowage, first and business class seats, interior liners, etc)
Technical skills include file, sand, paint, decorative laminate ("declam"), and cosmetic rework (ex. paint color match, surface texture match, etc)

Responsibilities

Adhering strictly to all safety protocols and guidelines
Maintaining rigorous quality standards in all deliverables
Successfully complete the new hire foundational training to obtain and maintain all required certifications
Proficient use of a computer in a dynamic production environment
Look up/read/comprehend electronic technical work instructions, drawings and/or specification to select correct parts, materials, tools, assemblies, standards, and hardware used to install, fit, fasten, align, adjust and perform the necessary per-installation and installation of interiors
Understanding of proper cleaning methods, surface preparation, cleaning, and masking for rework
Apply chemical solvents, sealants, coatings, primers, adhesives, paints and special finishes
Majority of responsibility is for non-baseline work requiring interpretation of established processes and instructions to troubleshoot and develop solutions to complex non-standard work
Work independently with limited direction from lead and manager
Report and work to resolve job constraints including but not limited to errors caused by workmanship, defects in parts, materials, assembly procedures, tools, sequences, etc., in accordance with Boeing procedures
Exhibit exemplary Housekeeping and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards.
Maintain clean, neat, organized and FOD free work area
Wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment determined by the task performed
Operate various mechanical lifts (e.g. ladders, tiger and snorkel lifts)
Use various hand tools and diagnostic equipment such as screwdrivers, ratchets, power screwdriver multi meters, continuity testers
Work around energized sources (electrical equipment and hazards/shock, e.g. circuit breakers and wiring) and exposure to constant noise
Finger manipulation (keyboarding, other)
Lifting and carrying up to 10-35 pounds
Climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, poles, scaffolding, inclined surfaces), Crawling, Crouching (squatting)
Flexion/Extension (head bent down, head bent back), Handling, Kneeling, Bending at the waist, Reaching (overhead), Rotation of head/neck, Standing, Twisting at the waist and walking
Must be able to accurately perceive and distinguish between colored surfaces.
Must be able to work in elevated and/or confined spaces in indoor temperature-controlled environments as well as outdoor open environments
Ability to correspond with internal teams and external suppliers and customers with dignity, respect and integrity while exhibiting the Boeing Values at all times