AIRCRAFT INTERIOR MECHANIC
by Air Transport Services Group
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Date Posted
August 29, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
Cost of Living
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Locations
Application Deadline
September 28, 2026
Description
Position Summary
The Interior Mechanic services, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, preserves, maintains, and overhauls aircraft, aircraft systems, and aircraft components in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.
This role requires hands-on technical expertise in aircraft interiors and associated systems, ensuring work is completed accurately, safely, and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional training and professional development opportunities
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- Two (2) years’ experience in heavy aircraft maintenance, preferably with an airline and/or MRO company
- A valid Airframe & Powerplant license is a plus but not required
- Must have thorough working knowledge of all forms and documents required to support heavy maintenance service, including but not limited to Company policy and procedure manuals, FARs, ADs, Service Bulletins, and Maintenance Manuals
- Must be able to read and interpret technical manuals, instructions, blueprints, and drawings
- Must be efficient in the use and application of tools, gauges, instruments, etc., necessary for the accomplishment of duties assigned
- Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment
- Must meet the qualifications to obtain a SIDA badge
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Major Responsibility Areas and Duties
- Works according to written and/or verbal instructions
- Performs all work assigned in accordance with approved maintenance procedures
- Records work performed and assumes responsibility for that work as indicated by his/her signature
- Uses blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and Maintenance Manuals in performance of assigned duties
- Performs touch-up painting as needed (within task area)
- Must maintain Airframe license in a current status and carry it on their person when at work
- May do experimental and developmental work as assigned
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
- Must be able to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
- Must be able to work with one or both hands extended overhead
- Must have correctable near and far vision
- Must be able to hear at conversational level
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds
- Must be able to handle and maintain control of small parts and properly operate hand tools
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