Senior Aircraft Upholstery Technician

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking an Upholstery Tech III to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. You will work independently, mentor peers, and support shop leads to ensure on-time, quality results.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 3 years experience with commercial sewing machines, sergers, and upholstery tools; aerospace experience is preferred. Reading blueprints is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in the upholstery and carpet trades.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies.
• Interpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements.
• Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals.
• Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Work with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.
• Accept Lead responsibilities when needed and coordinate with Lead to delegate tasks to technicians.
• Conduct safety audits and assist team members in doing safety audits.
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs.
• Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and protect aircraft interiors (PTP).
• Mentor and train lesser skilled technicians and monitor their work to ensure safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Sewing machines

Upholstery

Carpet trades

Aerospace experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Corridor

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking an Upholstery Tech III to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. You will work independently, mentor peers, and support shop leads to ensure on-time, quality results.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 3 years experience with commercial sewing machines, sergers, and upholstery tools; aerospace experience is preferred. Reading blueprints is essential.