Cabinet Maker I

Springfield, IL

Schedule: Will train on 1st shift 6am-2:30pm w/possible OT and then move to 2nd shift Mon - Fri 2p-10:30p w/possible OT (once trained and expectations are met)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As a Cabinet Maker, you will assemble a wide variety of interior fixtures (i.e., cabinets, galleys, desks, bulkheads, stereo cabinets, etc.) and install into the aircraft according to blueprints and interior contours while selecting the appropriate materials, equipment and tooling to perform the work.

What you’ll do:

• Assembles a wide variety of interior fixtures (i.e., cabinets, galleys, desks, bulkheads, stereo cabinets, etc.) and installs this equipment into aircraft according to blueprints and the interior contours of the aircraft.
• Selects and procures materials, equipment and tooling required to perform the work.
• Fabricates additional required tooling (i.e., jigs and fixtures) as needed.
• When required, constructs wood replicas and assists in determining the design, location and placement of the components and accessories. (This process requires holding 1/32" or less tolerance to ensure the size and weight conformity of the product.)
• Plans, creates and installs special molding and trim to fit the internal contours of the aircraft.
• Operates power tools and equipment to accomplish assigned job responsibilities (i.e., power planners, jointers, table saws, band saws, routers, sanders, miter boxes and portable power equipment.)
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. "sign-off") in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Accomplishes Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directives as required. Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company practices and procedures.
• Complies with all safety practices and participates in facility general housekeeping efforts.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

What skills you will use:     

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have proven technical aptitude.
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools (power planners, jointers, table saws, routers, sanders, miter boxes and portable power equipment.)

Preferred Characteristics 

• Prior cabinetry experience in the aviation industry preferred.
• Five years of cabinet making experience and/or prior cabinet making training in relevant industries (example: automotive) preferred. This training may take the form of military training or technical school training.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities