This is a very diverse trade requiring the technician to have a working knowledge of safety, survival and evacuation equipment such as rafts, flotation devices and escape slides.
Technical skills working with plastics, sewing and upholstery are also necessary.
These technicians are responsible for maintaining the quality of aircraft interiors and cabin furnishings. They are required to assess, remove, repair and reinstall interior components including seats, paneling and bins. This is a small trade and refinishing technicians are more often part of larger work teams working on aircraft. Usually only airlines or major repair and overhaul companies will use these workers.