Aircraft Upholstery Technician - Relocation & Perks

AAA-USA Inc; Red Bank (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel and lodging assistance

Long and Short-Term Contracts

Immediate placement

PTO

6 Paid Holidays

Health Benefit

Job summary

AAA, United States, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an experienced Upholstery Fabricator to design, sew, and cover aircraft interior soft goods. You will develop patterns, select materials, and upholster components such as seats, headliners, and panels to exacting standards.

Requires 3+ years of aircraft upholstery experience, ability to read blueprints and 3D models, and comfort with PPE and in confined spaces. Travel may be involved for immediate placement of projects.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Detail orientation

Manual dexterity

Color matching

Reading blueprints

Spatial awareness

Equipment operation

Fall protection and PPE use

Climbing/working in confined spaces

Quality sewing

Safety stewardship

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routers

Sewing machines

Job description

AAA, United States, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an experienced Upholstery Fabricator to design, sew, and cover aircraft interior soft goods. You will develop patterns, select materials, and upholster components such as seats, headliners, and panels to exacting standards.

Requires 3+ years of aircraft upholstery experience, ability to read blueprints and 3D models, and comfort with PPE and in confined spaces. Travel may be involved for immediate placement of projects.