Aviation Upholstery Technician I - Entry Level

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Brunswick, GA is seeking an entry-level Upholstery Technician I to fabricate and install aircraft interiors under supervision, following design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include fitting panels, cabin headliners, carpets, and trim; creating patterns; and using the material tracking system to manage parts and sign-off work. Strong reading/writing English and basic math skills are required; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level position.
• Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Gulfstream specifications.
• Specific installation and trim tasks are to be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, fabricate various metal parts, and covering and installation of panels.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools (upholstery)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Gulfstream in Brunswick, GA is seeking an entry-level Upholstery Technician I to fabricate and install aircraft interiors under supervision, following design drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include fitting panels, cabin headliners, carpets, and trim; creating patterns; and using the material tracking system to manage parts and sign-off work. Strong reading/writing English and basic math skills are required; travel up to 25% may be required.