Aircraft Upholstery Technician

AAA-USA Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

6 Paid Holidays

Health Benefits

Paid travel and lodging assistance

Immediate placement

Long and short-term contracts

Job summary

AAA, United States, Inc. in partnership with a Little Rock-based contractor seeks experienced upholstery fabricators to join its aircraft interiors team.

You will fabricate, develop, sew, and cover aircraft soft goods including seats, divans, headliners, panels, and service ledges. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience, ability to read 3D models and blueprints, and to lift up to 40 lbs while wearing PPE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience.
• Able to set up and operate all standard upholstery equipment.
• Able to work from documentation such as 3D models, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals, solvents, paints, adhesives, fabrics, or feathers.
• Able to distinguish colors and align intricate or elaborate designs in fabrics.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs.
• Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods.
• Able to climb in and out of aircraft and work in tight spaces.

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 glue application, adhesive bonding, hardware, and rivet installation.
• Style a variety of foams to meet specifications/customer requirements.
• Layout, cut, and sew fabrics to produce symmetry; work with exotic fabrics.
• Develop patterns from prints, sketches, models, verbal instructions.
• Inspect, select, and work with fabrics, leathers, foams, and other materials.
• Fabricate and upholster aircraft seats and related soft goods.
• Set up and operate equipment such as routers, sanders, sewing machines.

Skills

Aircraft upholstery

Blueprint reading

Color matching

Physical fitness

Documentation literacy

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Routers

Sanders

Job description

Must be willing to temporarily and/or permanently relocate to Little Rock, AR for work

What we offer:

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• 6 Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary:

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Little Rock, Arkansas that shapes the future by designing and building military aircraft, business jets and space systems. We are looking for experienced upholstery fabricators who are seeking their next opportunity in a complex and ever-changing work environment!

The Upholstery Fabricator will fabricate, develop, build, sew, and cover aircraft all soft goods through the knowledge and skills of interior finishing.

Essential Functions:

• 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 such as plaids, stripes, diamond patterns and floral designs 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 but not limited to aircraft seats (fabrication and cover), divans, service ledges, side walls, headliners, and window panels.
• Set up and operate all equipment, such as routers, sanders, sewing machines, etc.

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.
• Able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to climb in and out of aircraft and perform work in tight or confined places and unusual positions.