Upholsterer B

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit eligibility

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS, is seeking an experienced Upholsterer to assemble precision aircraft seats, upholster parts, and apply markings for production aircraft. Work includes installing components, trimming materials, and operating power tools to meet exact standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in upholstery or related mechanical work, with the ability to read drawings and follow detailed instructions.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and appropriate currency for measuring devices.
• Combination of three years in upholstery or bench upholstery or mechanical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision aircraft seats and upholster components.
• Install control mechanisms, arm rests, seat belts and related fittings.
• Operate power tools and perform trimming, cutting and patterning on upholstery.
• Fabricate scripts and decals, maintain silk screen equipment and paint consistency.
• Read basic drawings and work from detailed instructions; ensure quality of own work.

Skills

Upholstery experience

Bench upholstery

Reading blueprints

Basic measurement

Education

High school diploma

Bronze WorkKeys certification

Job description

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

Job Summary

To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and print letters, numbers and other markings for production aircraft parts. May be required to assist lower graded operators.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery and fabrication of soft goods
  operations on aircraft.
• Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly and
  disassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation.
• Requires the use of power tools, including air-powered and electric operated.
• Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting
  standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive
  applications. May be required to mix own sealant and/or adhesives, which require the maintaining
  of proper certifications.
• Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decision
  making involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. May
  require bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cutting
  upholstery material.
• May be required to fabricate silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and apply decals and other
  adhesive markings. Exercises some judgment to position parts and maintain paint consistency.
  May set up and operate engraver to cut letters. Coordinates with a variety of departments to
  accomplish work. Cleans, stores and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock record
  of parts, decals and silk screen printed items. Familiar with paint quality standards.
• May be required to build-up and repair fiberglass and composite panels to meet customer
  requirements. May also perform minor rework of vendor parts.
• May operate appropriate cutting machinery. May require nesting and editing of certain machine
  programs.
• Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions and
  minor decision making.
• Responsible for the quality of own work
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification to interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices. May require maintaining appropriate certification for mixing sealants and/or adhesives.

Experience

Requires a combination of three (3) years' experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, and/or mechanical experience or must hold the Upholsterer C classification a minimum of three (3) years.

Working Conditions

Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirt

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Second Shift

Job Posting: 08/19/2026, 11:09:09 AM

Job Number: 341454