Aircraft Upholstery Technician

inMy Jet; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

401K with employer match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Western Aircraft Inc. in Boise, ID is seeking an Aircraft Upholstery Technician to fabricate and install premium interior finishes for VIP class aircraft.

You will pattern, sew, and fit upholstery, foam, and carpets according to drawings, ensuring high-quality standards in a busy hangar setting. Responsibilities include creating seat patterns, sewing leather and fabrics, cutting foam, and assisting with removal and installation of interior components while updating documentation in company

Qualifications

• Ability to read sketches, drawings, or engineering orders.
• Detail oriented with the ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Strong multi-tasking skills in a fast paced hangar environment.
• Willingness to adjust work processes to achieve high quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate aircraft upholstery and interiors using high-end materials.
• Create seat patterns and foam for VIP class aircraft.
• Sew and cover seats and panels; cut foam to specification.
• Assist with removal and installation of interior components.
• Document work performed in the computer system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Reading blueprints/drawings

Documentation in computer system

Job description

# Aircraft Upholstery TechnicianWestern AircraftBoise, ID10 days agoJob descriptionJob SummaryFabricate aircraft upholstery, found in VIP class aircraft, to industry standards using tools common to the industry. Recover, re-build, pattern and sew to specifications provided in sketches, drawings or engineering orders for seats, divans, side ledges and other interior soft goods .Duties & Responsibilities• Creates custom seat patterns and foam for a variety of aircraft and seat models• Sews and covers seats and interior panels using high-end leathers and fabrics• Cuts foam to conform to seat specifications• Cuts and fits, surges and binds carpets within the aircraft as required• Assist team members with removal and installation of interior components of the aircraftQualifications & Job Requirements• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions• Ability to document work performed in computer system• Detail oriented with the ability to follow instructions• Willingness and ability to adjust work processes to provide level of required detail and quality.• Strong ability to multi-task effectively• Ability to work individually, with a healthy sense of urgency to provide a quality productOther Prerequisites• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badgeWork Environment & Physical Requirements• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear a respirator or air hood, and work in a confined environment.Available Benefits• Medical, dental, vision• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match• Flexible Spending programsWestern Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing a pre-employment test. Applicants testing positive for the presence of illegal drugs will not be offered employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.