Aviation Interior Upholstery Specialist

West Star Aviation Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Bonus opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Interior Upholstery Technician at our East Alton, IL location. You will repair, refurbish and reinstall interior upholstery on world-class business aircraft, including seats and panels, with duties rotating under the Team Leader.

The role ranges from Tech I to Master Tech, with responsibilities expanding to modifications, seat work, and factory-standard workflows. Strong attention to safety and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years for Tech I, 2–4 years for Tech II, 4–6 years for Tech III, 6+ years for Master Tech.
• Experience in upholstery in aviation, auto, RV or related fields is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior upholstery components on aircraft.
• Remove and install seats, disassemble, clean, repair and modify components as needed.
• Maintain shop and equipment; follow safety rules and FAA guidelines.
• Communicate effectively in English; work with supervision as assigned.

Skills

Upholstery

Aviation upholstery

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Interior Upholstery Technician at our East Alton, IL location. You will repair, refurbish and reinstall interior upholstery on world-class business aircraft, including seats and panels, with duties rotating under the Team Leader.

The role ranges from Tech I to Master Tech, with responsibilities expanding to modifications, seat work, and factory-standard workflows. Strong attention to safety and English communication is essential.