Aviation Interior Upholstery Technician — Career Growth

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

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking an Interior Upholstery Technician at our East Alton, IL facility. You will repair, refurbish and reinstall interior upholstery components on world-class business aircraft, including seats and panels, with duties varying daily under the Team Leader's guidance.

Ideal candidates have 0-6 years upholstery experience across aviation or related fields, strong sewing/patterning skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hangar environment while adhering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in upholstery in aviation, auto, RV, or marine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior upholstery components on business aircraft.
• Remove and install seats and panels; perform repairs/modifications as needed.
• Operate sewing machines and patterning; maintain shop area and cleanliness.
• Follow FAA guidelines and work under supervision as assigned by Team Leader or management.

Skills

Foam building

Sewing

Patterning

English fluency

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Power tools

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking an Interior Upholstery Technician at our East Alton, IL facility. You will repair, refurbish and reinstall interior upholstery components on world-class business aircraft, including seats and panels, with duties varying daily under the Team Leader's guidance.

Ideal candidates have 0-6 years upholstery experience across aviation or related fields, strong sewing/patterning skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hangar environment while adhering