Aircraft Interior & Upholstery Specialist

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Newnan (GA)

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USD 34,000 - 48,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Base Leg Maintenance seeks a skilled Aircraft Interior & Upholstery Specialist to repair, restore, and upgrade aircraft interiors. This hands-on role blends sewing expertise with design sense to deliver polished, high-quality interiors that meet functional and aesthetic standards.

The ideal candidate has professional upholstery experience and is adept at working with leather, vinyl, fabric, and foam, including pattern creation and precise stitching. In-person, pay $25.00–$35.00/hr, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

Professional sewing and upholstery experience required.
Experience operating industrial sewing machines is highly valued.
Strong pattern-making, measuring, cutting, fitting, and fabrication skills are essential.
Experience with leather, vinyl, fabric, foam, and upholstery materials is preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, especially with stitching, seams, symmetry, fit and finish.
Good visual sense for color, texture, and interior design.

Responsibilities

Remove, repair, recover, and reinstall aircraft seats and components.
Measure, pattern, cut, fit, and sew upholstery materials.
Create and replace seat covers, cushions, armrests, and related soft goods.
Repair side panels and interior components.
Perform decorative stitching including topstitching.

Skills

Professional sewing & upholstery

Industrial sewing machines

Pattern making & measuring

Leather, vinyl, fabric, foam

Attention to detail

Color and finish sense

Independent work ownership

Problem solving & fabrication

Quality craftmanship

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Job description

Marine or yacht upholstery

Base Leg Maintenance is seeking a skilled and creative Aircraft Interior & Upholstery Specialist to help us repair, restore, and upgrade the interiors of our aircraft. This is a hands‑on position for someone who combines strong sewing and upholstery skills with an eye for design and takes pride in producing beautiful, precise finished work.

Aircraft interiors are an important part of the passenger experience, and we are looking for someone who can see both the technical and aesthetic side of a project. The ideal candidate understands how materials, stitching, fit, color, texture, and finishing details come together to create an interior that feels polished, comfortable, and intentional.

Aviation upholstery experience is highly valued, but it is not required. We are also interested in candidates with strong experience in automotive interiors, marine upholstery, furniture upholstery, custom sewing, or similar trades who are interested in bringing those skills into aviation.

Responsibilities

Remove, repair, recover, and reinstall aircraft seats and seat components
Measure, pattern, cut, fit, and sew leather, vinyl, fabric, and other upholstery materials
Create and replace aircraft seat covers, cushions, armrests, and related soft goods
Repair and replace aircraft side panels and other interior upholstered components
Perform decorative and functional stitching, including topstitching and detail work
Create patterns from existing aircraft interior components and modify patterns when necessary
Evaluate existing interiors and recommend practical repair, restoration, or replacement options
Assist with selecting materials, colors, stitching styles, and finishes for interior refurbishment projects
Ensure upholstery fits properly around aircraft structures, hardware, seat frames, and interior components
Maintain clean, consistent seams, stitching, alignment, and finishing throughout each project
Carefully disassemble interior components so they can be properly reinstalled after refurbishment
Work closely with our maintenance and operations teams to coordinate aircraft interior projects
Maintain an organized workspace and properly care for sewing machines, upholstery tools, and materials
Complete projects efficiently while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is both a craftsperson and a creative problem solver. Aircraft interiors are not always straightforward, and the right person will be comfortable looking at an existing seat, panel, or interior and figuring out how to make it better.

Strong Candidates Will Have

Professional sewing and upholstery experience
Experience operating industrial sewing machines
Strong pattern‑making, measuring, cutting, fitting, and fabrication skills
Experience working with leather, vinyl, fabric, foam, and upholstery materials
Excellent attention to detail, particularly with stitching, seams, symmetry, fit, and finish
A strong visual sense for color, texture, materials, and overall interior design
The ability to work independently and take ownership of a project from removal through finished installation
Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to fabricate or modify pieces when an off‑the‑shelf solution is not available
A commitment to producing clean, professional‑quality work

Preferred Experience

Previous aircraft interior or aviation upholstery experience is a major plus, but we encourage experienced professionals from related industries to apply. Relevant backgrounds may include:

Aircraft upholstery and interior refurbishment
Automotive upholstery or custom automotive interiors
Marine or yacht upholstery
High‑end furniture upholstery
Custom leatherwork
Commercial or industrial sewing
RV, coach, or specialty vehicle interiors

Experience with custom or luxury interiors is especially valuable.

The Person Who Will Thrive In This Role

This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys making things look exceptional. You notice when stitching isn't straight, when two panels don't quite match, or when a material choice could be improved. At the same time, you understand that good design has to be functional, and durable.

We want someone who can look at an aging aircraft interior and envision what it could become—and who has the hands‑on skills to make that vision a reality.

This is not an assembly‑line upholstery position. Our aircraft and projects vary, so the work requires creativity, adaptability, patience, and craftsmanship. You may be repairing one component on one project and helping redesign an entire interior on the next.

About Base Leg Maintenance

Base Leg Maintenance is a growing general aviation maintenance company based in Peachtree City, Georgia. We maintain fleets of aircraft serving charter customer customers and flight schools throughout the Southeast and beyond, with a focus on providing convenient, personal, and high‑quality service.

As our operation grows, we are continuing to invest in the appearance, comfort, and quality of our aircraft interiors. This position will play an important role in helping us develop an increasingly consistent and distinctive look across our fleet.

Because this is a craftsmanship‑focused position, we strongly encourage applicants to include links to photos or a portfolio of previous work. Aircraft work is not required—we would be happy to see examples of automotive interiors, boat interiors, furniture, leatherwork, custom sewing, or other relevant projects.

We are especially interested in seeing examples that demonstrate your sewing ability, attention to detail, creativity, and quality of finished work.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

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