Aircraft Upholstery Specialist

Duncan Aviation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health Savings Account

401(k) program

In-House Training opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Provo, Utah, is seeking an Upholstery Specialist responsible for sewing and designing airplane interiors according to customer specifications. The role includes disassembling aircraft seats, sewing covers, and preparing parts, requiring mechanical and hands-on sewing experience.

The successful candidate will join a robust team, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, and work in a supportive environment. Interested applicants should have at least a high school diploma and relevant upholstery experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year upholstery/sewing experience required for Specialist I.
• Minimum two years aviation interior upholstery required for Specialist II.
• Minimum four years experience in upholstery required for Specialist III.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, repairs, recovers and reassembles aircraft seats.
• Selects and shapes foam to prescribed specifications.
• Sews, modifies and installs seat covers and curtains.

Skills

Sewing

Mechanical/Hands-on experience

Fabric experience

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Associate's degree in related field preferred

Job description

The Upholstery Specialist foams, sews, designs, upholsters airplane interiors according to customer specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures in a safe and organized work area.

Essential Job Functions

• With minimal supervision, disassembles, repairs, recovers and reassembles aircraft seats. Prepares miscellaneous seat parts and accessories for paint. Performs basic troubleshooting of seat assemblies.
• With minimal supervision, selects and shapes foam to contours and specifications prescribed on the blueprints and per customer approved design center conceptual drawings. Performs minor modifications to seats and accessories.
• With minimal supervision, prepares seats for upholstering by stripping all foam and covers using various hand tools according to Duncan Aviation approved procedures. Cleans glue off panels and strips materials from parts.
• With minimal supervision, sews, modifies and installs seat covers, curtains and miscellaneous items using sewing machine, glue gun and other hand tools.
• With minimal supervision, designs seat patterns according to customer and designer specifications.
• Assists with training team members to develop job knowledge and improve performance.
• With immediate supervision prepares, researches, and signs off various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan approved procedures, manufacturers' maintenance manuals, and FAA regulations (i.e., turnovers, removal sheets, flammability testing, W.O. Sheets and other work order related documents supporting the squawks and expected hours).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs., occasionally 100 lbs.; reads small print; hearing sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates working in confined spaces; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and sitting.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm.

Education and Experience

Upholstery Assistant

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Mechanical/Hands-on, sewing, or fabric experience preferred.

Upholstery Specialist I

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum one year upholstery/sewing experience required.

Upholstery Specialist II

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years aviation interior upholstery required.

Upholstery Specialist III

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum four years experience in upholstery required.
• Minimum three years aviation interior upholstery experience preferred.

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments.
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

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