Senior VIP Aircraft Upholstery Technician

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Company-sponsored HSA

100% company-paid vision premiums

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and E

EAP benefits

Free financial consultations

Job summary

Comlux America, a premier VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center in Indianapolis, is seeking an Upholstery Technician III. This senior role requires advanced upholstery fabrication, pattern alignment, and sewing to produce aircraft seats, trim components, and soft goods per engineering drawings.

The candidate will mentor junior technicians, ensure compliance with FAA/RSQM standards, and maintain a safe, efficient shop environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced upholstery fabrication techniques for aircraft interiors.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with foam fabrication and seating components.
• Familiarity with RSQM and FAA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare upholstered surfaces for foam and covering using hand tools per procedures.
• Perform advanced sewing operations on seat covers and curtains.
• Fabricate and upholster seats, cushions, trim panels and soft goods as per drawings.
• Interpret material specs and drawings to meet design requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain production workflow by identifying material needs and ordering supplies.
• Ensure proper documentation and installation records per RSQM and QA standards.

Skills

Upholstery fabrication

Sewing

Pattern alignment

Leather installation

Reading blueprints

Mentoring junior technicians

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or vocational training

Job description

Comlux America, a premier VIP aircraft completion and refurbishment center in Indianapolis, is seeking an Upholstery Technician III. This senior role requires advanced upholstery fabrication, pattern alignment, and sewing to produce aircraft seats, trim components, and soft goods per engineering drawings.

The candidate will mentor junior technicians, ensure compliance with FAA/RSQM standards, and maintain a safe, efficient shop environment.