Aviation Upholsterer I – Training, Growth & Equity

StandardAero, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible FSAs

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero, Inc. is seeking an Upholsterer I to support aviation interior refurbishments at our Springfield, IL facilities. You will interpret patterns, cut fabrics, sew seams, and assist with installing upholstery components across aircraft interiors.

You’ll work with a team to ensure high quality finishes, follow safety rules, and document all work. The role requires physical capability, pattern literacy, and good communication in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in aircraft interiors or upholstery in relevant industry.
• Fundamental knowledge of upholstery trades and fabrics.
• Able to follow patterns, cut fabrics, cover preformed materials, and sew seams.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; able to set up and operate sewing machines.
• Able to read instructions and communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in strained or fatiguing positions.
• Able to see and cut, sew, and trim accurately.
• Able to manipulate equipment, keyboards, and telephones with dexterity.
• Strong hand–eye coordination and ability to work outside in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret patterns to plan and lay out upholstery accessories for aircraft.
• Cut, sew, cement, and trim upholstery fabrics for drapery, divans, chairs, headliners, and covers.
• Assist in covering flight control surfaces.
• Perform basic fabric stripping for remodeling and recovering.
• Cut foam rubber and cover with fabric.
• Cut and install carpeting using patterns.
• Assist in hand forming leather to divans and chairs and form vinyl with heat.
• May sew routine seams and perform simple assemblies; under direction, perform more complex sewing.
• Document all work performed clearly and concisely.
• Work overtime and travel to customer locations or other Garrett facilities as required.
• Follow company policies and promote safety, environment, and housekeeping rules.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

Skills

Aircraft interiors experience

Technical aptitude

Read and write in English

Hand–eye coordination

Lift up to 75 lbs

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work in extreme temperatures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sewing machines

Hand & power tools

Job description

StandardAero, Inc. is seeking an Upholsterer I to support aviation interior refurbishments at our Springfield, IL facilities. You will interpret patterns, cut fabrics, sew seams, and assist with installing upholstery components across aircraft interiors.

You’ll work with a team to ensure high quality finishes, follow safety rules, and document all work. The role requires physical capability, pattern literacy, and good communication in English.