Upholsterer

TeamGlobal; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

OT / overtime pay as applicable

Job summary

TeamGlobal in Greensboro, NC seeks an experienced aircraft upholstery specialist to refurbish VIP cabin interiors, including full seat refurbishment, foam build-up, patterning, sewing, and final installation.

You will interpret engineering drawings, work from technical manuals, and ensure FAA flammability and quality standards while meeting production timelines in an aircraft hangar environment. This temp contract role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience with corporate jets or VIP aircraft.
• Experience with interior refurbishment or heavy modifications.
• Familiarity with seat styles such as Cessna Citation, King Air, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon Jet, Bombardier.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete aircraft seat upholstery refurbishment, including disassembly, inspection, foam repair, foam shaping, patterning, sewing, and final installation.
• Execute foam build-up, contouring, and replacement to meet comfort and design specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and aircraft interior layouts.
• Troubleshoot and repair seat defects, foam degradation, and fitment issues.
• Perform interior modifications and refurbishments for aircraft interiors.
• Ensure compliance with FAA flammability standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain tools and upholstery shop equipment.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Upholstery materials & foams

Patterning & foam shaping

Reading technical drawings

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performs upholstery fabrication, modification, and installation on aircraft interior components, including full seat refurbishment, foam build-up and shaping, and soft goods production. Utilizes advanced patterning, and foam work techniques while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and engineering specifications.

• MRO
• Corporate/Business Jets/VIP Aircraft
• Temp Contract
• All Shifts
• Tools Required
• Preferred Skills
• Experience with interior refurbishment or heavy modifications
• Familiarity with various seat styles such as Cessna Citation, King Air, Gulfstream, Dassault Falcon Jet, Bombardier.
• Education & Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience with Corporate Jets or other VIP aircraft
• Strong industrial sewing experience
• Knowledge of aircraft upholstery materials, foams, and adhesives
• Experience performing patterning and foam shaping
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Able to work independently and meet production timelines
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot fitment and upholstery issues
• Job Duties & Functions
• Perform complete aircraft seat upholstery refurbishment, including disassembly, inspection, foam repair, foam shaping, patterning, sewing, and final installation
• Execute foam build-up, contouring, and replacement to meet comfort and design specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings, material specifications, and aircraft interior layouts
• Troubleshoot and repair seat defects, foam degradation, and fitment issues
• Perform interior modifications and refurbishments for aircraft interiors
• Ensure compliance with FAA flammability standards and quality requirements
• Maintain tools and upholstery shop equipment
• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Work performed in an aircraft hangar and interior shop environment
• May require overtime, shift flexibility, and project-based scheduling
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!