Aerospace Upholstery Technician — Seats & Interiors

AAA-USA Inc; Tyler (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging support

Long and short-term contracts

Immediate placement

Paid time off

6 paid holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a Little Rock-based aerospace supplier to hire an experienced upholstery fabricator for aircraft interior finishing. The role involves fabricating, sewing, and covering aircraft soft goods from prints and blueprints with high attention to detail.

The position requires 3+ years in aircraft upholstery, ability to read 3D models, and comfort with exotic fabrics. Relocation support includes travel/lodging; PTO, holidays and health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience.
• Able to setup and operate all standard equipment related to upholstery.
• Able to work from documentation such as 3D models, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages, etc.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.
• Able to distinguish colors and align intricate or elaborate designs in fabrics.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high-cost products with a minimum of rework.
• Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including, particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing or upholstery operations of high quality and within budget.
• Disassemble and reassemble various models of vendor passenger seats.
• Perform maintenance such as proper glue application, adhesive bonding, hardware, and rivet installation.
• Style a variety of foams to meet specifications/customer requirements.
• Layout, match, cut, and sew various routine and non-routine sewing operations, including exotic fabrics to produce symmetry in appearance.
• Develop patterns from prints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions.
• Inspect, select, and work with fabrics, leathers, foams, and other materials used in the performance of job assignments.
• Fabricate and upholster all soft goods including aircraft seats, divans, service ledges, side walls, headliners, and window panels.
• Set up and operate all equipment, such as routers, sanders, sewing machines, etc.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Routers

Sanders

Adhesives

Job description

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a Little Rock-based aerospace supplier to hire an experienced upholstery fabricator for aircraft interior finishing. The role involves fabricating, sewing, and covering aircraft soft goods from prints and blueprints with high attention to detail.

The position requires 3+ years in aircraft upholstery, ability to read 3D models, and comfort with exotic fabrics. Relocation support includes travel/lodging; PTO, holidays and health benefits are included.