Citadel Completions LLC · 1 week ago
Interiors and Completions Manager
Lake Charles, LA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCitadel Completions LLC is a company focused on aircraft maintenance and modifications. The Interiors Manager is responsible for supervising interior technicians and ensuring compliance with FAA/EASA regulations while delivering high-quality work and maintaining safety standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationInterior Design
Responsibilities
Responsible for direct supervision and leadership of the Lead Interior Technicians, Interior Technicians, and Backshop (upholstery and woodshop) personnel; guide and advise technical activity in accordance with Repair Station Manual and FAA regulations
Provide leadership and direction, as well as coach and mentor team members to consistently deliver high quality workmanship and on-time re-delivery of aircraft
Secure commitment and accountability at all levels of the organization in execution of both work and accurate supporting documentation
In collaboration with MRO Project Managers, Production Planning & Control, Quality, Customer and Lead Technicians, establish resource plans for each aircraft to be serviced in accordance with the work scope and the respective schedule timeline. Schedule team members to accomplish the assigned work scope within project deadlines
Maintain a forward-looking mentality to ensure that our customer commitments are satisfied, as well as ensuring that any under or over-capacity is communicated and actioned in an appropriate time period
Create manpower plans for all aircraft projects that are in production and/or signed for future input into the Repair Station to ensure labor capacity is available and/or supplemented to support company commitments to customers
Coordinate with Engineering, Planning and Production Control all Pre-Dock meetings, Daily progress meetings, and final work scope close out meetings
Ensure that tools and equipment are correctly used and handled by operations personnel for both safety and quality. Ensure that any tool malfunction is promptly reported by the Technician. Ensure tooling, GSE and ground equipment is returned to its proper storage area following use
Strive for continuous process improvements and increasing efficiencies in execution and delivery with safety as a priority
Maintain close and frequent communication with MRO Project Managers with status updates on project progress and any risks/threats to the project’s critical path that could impact re-delivery
Review Interiors personnel performance and progress with each Project Manager to determine if any alteration to the plan and schedule is necessary to maintain the aircraft re-delivery schedule and to ensure that tasks are completed within budgeted time
Collaborate with the Training organization to establish On-The-Job Training Programs (OJT) for personnel and coordinate participation in training programs as appropriate. Participate in relevant development training including General Familiarization of aircraft types
Communicate with internal and external Customers in a respectful and professional manner; Ensure that all team member communication with customers is the same
Support the Director Maintenance, Director of Operations, and Director of Programs with other business activities as needed
Lead by example at all times with professional behavior, integrity, commitment to the company and compliance with all policies
Ensure the highest quality service, safety standards and performance, with the objective of exceeding customer satisfaction in the re-delivery of airworthy, reliable and clean aircraft, in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
At least 5 years of Aircraft Interior, re-rag or Completions experience on large aircraft with an Air Carrier, Commercial Operator or Certified Repair Station, and must have performed as an Aircraft, Structures or Interiors Technician, Upholsterer or Cabinet Maker
Holds a current driver's license
Strong leadership skills
Effective decision-making skills
Strong negotiating skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills in order to prioritize workload according to business demands and works well under pressure
Ability to produce detailed work plans, manpower plans, and efficiently manage team budgets on multiple projects
Preferred
Undergraduate degree
Operational experience on Boeing and Airbus aircraft being maintained or modified by the Repair Station
Holds a valid and current mechanic certificate with an Airframe rating or meets the qualification and experience requirements for issuance of a Repairman's Certificate
Company
Citadel Completions LLC
Citadel Aviation is a premier provider of maintenance, modification, refurbishment, and completions for the VVIP and elite custom aircraft market.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregory Colgan
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-10
2025-07-29
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