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ALOFT AeroArchitects

Lead Interiors Engineer

Georgetown, DE · On-site

$94K - $124K/yr

At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we seek talented professionals in airplane maintenance, modification, and ... Lead the presentation and review of interior design solutions during customer and internal design ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for airplane interior design in the United States is $25.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in airplane interior design often face the challenge of balancing creative aesthetics with strict safety regulations and weight limitations. Designing interiors that are visually appealing, comfortable, and durable—while also adhering to aviation standards—requires close collaboration with engineers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies. Additionally, working within tight project timelines and budget constraints can add complexity to the design process. Effective communication and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges and delivering successful design solutions.

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Airplane interior design is the specialized field focused on creating and optimizing the inside spaces of aircraft for passenger comfort, safety, and functionality. Designers work on aspects like seating layouts, lighting, materials, storage, and in-flight entertainment systems to enhance the overall travel experience. They must also comply with strict aviation regulations to ensure safety and efficiency. This field blends creativity with technical knowledge to address both aesthetic and practical needs within the unique constraints of aircraft cabins.

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To thrive as an Airplane Interior Designer, you need a background in industrial or interior design, knowledge of aviation regulations, and experience with materials suitable for aircraft interiors. Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, CATIA, or SolidWorks, as well as familiarity with FAA certification standards, is typically required. Strong creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help designers translate client needs into functional and aesthetically pleasing cabin environments. These skills ensure that designs meet safety standards while providing comfort and style, which is essential for client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

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CredentialsDesign degrees, certifications in CAD and interior designTechnical certifications, aircraft maintenance licenses
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, corporate offices, aircraft manufacturersAircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, on-site at airports
Industry UsageConcept development, interior layout, aesthetic planningInstallation, repair, and maintenance of aircraft interiors

Airplane Interior Design focuses on creating and planning the aesthetic and functional aspects of aircraft interiors, while Aircraft Interior Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of these interiors. Both roles are essential in the aircraft industry but differ in their focus, skills, and work environment.

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Lead Interiors Engineer

Lead Interiors Engineer

ALOFT AeroArchitects

Georgetown, DE • On-site

$94K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

ALOFT AeroArchitects rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Join the High-Flying Team at ALOFT AeroArchitects!

Ready to elevate your career? At ALOFT AeroArchitects, we seek talented professionals in airplane maintenance, modification, and completion. We craft exceptional client experiences by pushing the boundaries of luxury, performance, and safety.

Join our crew! If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact and work on cutting-edge and luxury aircraft, look no further. Join us at ALOFT AeroArchitects and let's take aviation to new heights!

SUMMARY

This position manages and supports the Interiors Engineering activities required for the design, installation, substantiation, integration, and FAA certification of aircraft interior completion projects. The Interiors Engineering Lead serves as the technical authority for cabin interior systems including monuments, furnishings, seating, lighting, cabin layouts, and associated structural and systems integration. The employee in this role leads a collaborative engineering team, provides liaison engineering support during aircraft completion activities, and manages multiple projects under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage all aspects of aircraft interior completion engineering projects, including scope, schedule, cost, technical performance, certification compliance, and resource allocation.
  • Serve as the technical authority for aircraft interior systems including monuments, galleys, lavatories, partitions, seating systems, cabinetry, upholstery, soft goods, and cabin furnishings.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for integration of aircraft systems into cabin interior furnishings and liner systems.
  • Oversee development and approval of engineering deliverables including drawings, compliance reports, substantiation reports, engineering orders, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
  • Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans that define engineering schedules, resource allocations, certification milestones, budget objectives, and recovery strategies to address schedule deviations, budget impacts, and unforeseen program challenges.
  • Support cross-functional engineering activities involving Interiors, Electrical, Mechanical, Stress, Certification, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams.
  • Manage technical interfaces with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, certification objectives, and schedule commitments.
  • Manage and ensure execution of strategic goals; continually and actively seek opportunities to drive continuous improvement and business excellence.
  • Integrate technical, safety, regulatory, customer, manufacturing, and cost considerations into aircraft interior designs.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities; anticipate and resolve complex technical and programmatic issues in a creative and effective manner.
  • Lead the presentation and review of interior design solutions during customer and internal design reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Certification Reviews, and Production Reviews.
  • Implement and maintain engineering objectives and initiatives.
  • Effectively delegate tasking to ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Lead development of compliance data packages supporting FAA requirements for:
  • Flammability compliance
  • Heat release and smoke density requirements
  • Direct view compliance
  • Occupant safety
  • Emergency egress
  • Head Injury Criteria (HIC)
  • Dynamic seating requirements
  • Structural substantiation of monuments and furnishings
  • Cabin safety and systems integration
  • Support the coordination between engineering representatives and subject FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) and ODA Unit Members.
  • Support Sales and Business Development teams in proposal preparation, project estimation, customer presentations, and technical evaluations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain standardized processes and procedures that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of Interiors Engineering operations.
  • Provide technical and functional leadership to the Interiors Engineering team, including mentoring, coaching, performance management, competency development, and workforce planning.
  • Ensure that engineering efforts are carried out in compliance with accepted engineering standards or practices, regulatory standards, department standards and company procedures.
  • Coordinate support from external engineering partners by developing requests for quotation (RFQs), soliciting and evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, managing assigned work scopes, and ensuring deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules.
  • Ensure personnel training requirements are complied with in a timely manner; improve training where practical to upgrade skills of existing personnel.
  • Perform regular reviews of employees and set yearly department and individual goals.
  • Maintain and record accurate time accounting records in CIMA; verify subordinates’ reporting.
  • Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead, manage and directly supervise all assigned staff members.
  • Manage and coordinate the work plan for the assigned staff; set departmental goals; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Be accountable for departmental labor budgets and the activities, workflow, work schedules, attendance, and compliance with safety standards and policies for all assigned staff.
  • Participate in candidate selection; provide training, motivation and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; review work output; coach employees to correct deficiencies; promote career development; initiate disciplinary and termination procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting; exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees; must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8-12 years practical work experience in a directly related job role.
  • Minimum 5 years supporting aircraft interior completion programs, aircraft modifications, or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development.
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams supporting VIP, VVIP, or business aircraft completion programs.
  • Extensive knowledge of aircraft interior systems, monument design, seating installations, cabin layouts, and interior integration.
  • Experience with FAA certification processes and regulations applicable to transport-category aircraft.
  • Ability to build positive relationships and to maintain cross-functional partnerships.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other company and discipline specific software applications.
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks CAD systems preferred.
  • Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Read, write and understand the English language.
  • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex contracts, legal documents, technical documents, engineering drawings, regulations, procedures and manuals.
  • Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients or customers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) designation preferred.
  • Ability to obtain DER authority in applicable technical disciplines preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

TRAVEL

  • Occasional travel may be required; the employee filling this position must be willing to travel on short notice and possibly for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The following work environment and characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Standard office environment.
  • Occasional exposure to noise, smells, dust and fumes typically associated in an industrial manufacturing / aviation environment.
  • Occasional, general proximity to several industrial hazards including electrical, mechanical and chemical.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All employees have a responsibility to cooperate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and to encourage the health and safety of all other team members.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change as needed.


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