{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a8c3d8580891dd10cb4bba1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a8c3d8580891dd10cb4bba1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a8c3d8580891dd10cb4bba1","title":"Interior Lead (Second Shift)","description":"Interior Lead (Second Shift)Interior Lead (Second Shift) in GAC Appleton\r\nThe Interior Lead Technician is a highly skilled, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing aircraft interior removal, installation, modification, refurbishment, and return-to-service activities. This role provides technical leadership, mentors technicians, and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures, engineering requirements, and customer expectations. The Interior Lead is expected to possess extensive knowledge of aircraft interior systems and structures while directing daily workflow, coordinating resources, and driving schedule execution.\r\nThis position requires demonstrated experience supporting a variety of aircraft platforms, including mid-cabin, large-cabin legacy, and military aircraft, with a strong understanding of interior configurations, component installations, refurbishment processes, cabin systems, and regulatory requirements. The Lead Technician serves as a key point of contact between production teams, support organizations, and leadership to resolve technical challenges, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time aircraft delivery.\r\nWe are currently seeking additional off-shift Interior Lead Technicians to support increasing workload demands, provide technical guidance to off-shift personnel, and help ensure critical schedule commitments are achieved. Successful candidates will bring strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.\r\nEducation and Experience RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required. 5 years Aircraft Interior experience required or equivalent for the applicable position; i.e. Sheetmetal, Cabinetry, Finish, or Upholstery. FAA A&P license or be able to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of start date. A&P (FAA Airframe and Powerplant) license preferred. Repairman certificate preferred.\r\nPosition Purpose :\r\nUnder general direction, assist with directing and coordinating all activities and personnel involved with interior modification of aircraft to ensure timely and cost effective fulfillment of delivery schedules and optimum quality and standards.\r\nJob DescriptionPrinciple Duties and Responsibilities:\r\nEssential Functions:\r\nDevelop work schedules, estimates and status reports; aids in establishing priorities and assigns works to subordinates to meet or exceed scheduled commitments.\r\nCoordinate work assignments with other departments and works closely with engineering and contract administrators to ensure proper fabrication and completion of assigned tasks.\r\nEnsure all workmanship is of highest quality; provide recommendations for continuous quality and process improvement and reduction of cycle time.\r\nReport to management on status of all assignments; prepare and maintain department records and reports.\r\nInstruct, coach and assist subordinates in the interpretation of work procedures, blueprints, and engineering specifications; providing training in work methods and procedures and development of employees interpersonal skills to enhance flow of departmental tasks.\r\nFollow up and expedite corrective action in shop controlled operations such as workmanship, absenteeism and similar factors that interfere with schedules and create discrepancies or rework.\r\nImplement and monitor a continuous safety program with respect to operation of equipment, work practices and work areas. Continuously enforce FOD regulations. Instruct personnel on good housekeeping practices and supervise maintenance of a clean work area.\r\nPerform other duties as assigned.\r\nOther Requirements:\r\nAbility to read and interpret engineering orders and blueprints.\r\nDemonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and obtain objectives with minimal direction.\r\nMust have demonstrated leadership ability and possess strong communication skills. Able to remain calm in high stress situations and uses sound judgment to make sound decisions in adverse situations.\r\nLogical reasoning skills.\r\nSelf disciplined with excellent communication skills.\r\nVery meticulous and detailed oriented.\r\nAbility to adapt and implement new procedures resulting in greater organizational productivity.\r\nMust be able to climb ladders and stairs.\r\nMust be able to work in small-space restricted area.\r\nMust be able to lift up to 40 pounds.\r\nMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.","company":"General Dynamics","rawCompany":"general dynamics","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-03T02:31:58.111Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-mechanics-installers-and-repairers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"49-3011.00","title":"Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians","slug":"aircraft-mechanics-and-service-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"238350","title":"Finish Carpentry Contractors","slug":"finish-carpentry-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Interior Lead (Second Shift)","description":"Interior Lead (Second Shift)Interior Lead (Second Shift) in GAC Appleton\r\nThe Interior Lead Technician is a highly skilled, hands-on leader responsible for overseeing aircraft interior removal, installation, modification, refurbishment, and return-to-service activities. 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Continuously enforce FOD regulations. Instruct personnel on good housekeeping practices and supervise maintenance of a clean work area.\r\nPerform other duties as assigned.\r\nOther Requirements:\r\nAbility to read and interpret engineering orders and blueprints.\r\nDemonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and obtain objectives with minimal direction.\r\nMust have demonstrated leadership ability and possess strong communication skills. 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