Aircraft Cabinetmaker

About the role

The Aircraft Cabinetmaker supports highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and the safe air transportation of Cabinet Members, senior military leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries. The role covers maintenance, modification and repair of aircraft cabinetry and interior components on aircraft such as the C-40, VC-25, C-32 and C-37.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, modify and repair furnishings, cabinets, tables, bulkheads, wood trim and other interior components, using maintenance instructions and technical data.
• Evaluate the cosmetic appearance and serviceability of installed wood components and plastic laminate panels, and repair them.
• Work with wood, metal and composite materials, measure and cut vinyl, plastics, phenolics, composites and metals accurately.
• Assemble, pin and glue cabinet shells from polymer and metal honeycombs, and install drawer slides, hinges, latches and other aircraft-specific hardware.
• Disassemble and reassemble cabinetry, strip laminate or veneer, and fabricate custom cabinetry from samples or technical drawings.
• Remanufacture cabinetry beyond repair and design and fabricate made-to-order interior accessories on request.
• Perform preventive maintenance, adjust and repair industrial machines, coordinate with production supervisors and the maintenance coordination center, and document discrepancies in the Maintenance Information Systems.
• Order materials, monitor bench and shop stocks, and comply with safety, housekeeping, tool control and FOD prevention programs.
• Work first, second, third and/or weekend shifts, and may be assigned additional work-center duties including TDY and travel.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Outstanding knowledge of cabinetmaking and repair procedures, and a working knowledge of hazardous waste handling and disposal.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and to read and interpret data.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and to work with oils, lubricants and chemical cleaners.
• Leadership abilities and effective verbal and written communication.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and a flightline driver's license; US citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Preferred: 3 years of cabinetmaking experience, preferably on aircraft interiors, and experience with aircraft cabinetry manufacturing and installation.

Required skills

• Cabinetmaking and aircraft cabinetry repair.
• Use of FAA-certified materials and supplies.
• Use of power tools and shop equipment.

What we offer

• Hiring hourly range of $50.80.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.