Aircraft Interior Upholstery Technician II

TEL Staffing & HR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR in the United States is seeking an experienced upholsterer to fabricate and install aircraft interior panels, curtains, and simple patterns from drawings and specs. You will work with fabric, vinyl, and leather, using sewing tools and power equipment. The role includes reading blueprints, measuring parts, and following lean process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency. It offers on-site hours and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, using drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and panels; fabricate metal parts and install panels and windows as needed.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing techniques to increase safety, reduce costs and cycle time.
• Follow safety, 5S and housekeeping policies and wear required PPE.

Skills

Measuring tools

Basic math

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

TEL Staffing & HR in the United States is seeking an experienced upholsterer to fabricate and install aircraft interior panels, curtains, and simple patterns from drawings and specs. You will work with fabric, vinyl, and leather, using sewing tools and power equipment. The role includes reading blueprints, measuring parts, and following lean process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency. It offers on-site hours and a competitive hourly wage.