Upholstery Apprentice

Flexjet; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Deferred compensation

Health/dental/life insurance

Second shift premium

Job summary

Flexjet LLC is seeking an Upholstery Apprentice for our in-house maintenance facility on private aircraft. This “earn while you learn” role offers hands-on experience in fabrication, refurbishment and operation of sewing machines, within a safety-conscious team.

You will learn to interpret blueprints, prepare materials to pattern specs, and work with high-grade leather, while supporting colleagues and customers with quality workmanship and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with upholstery fabrication, repair and refurbishment of aircraft seats and components.
• Learn to operate sewing machines (single/multi-needle), sergers and binding equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions with some assistance.
• Plan, prepare and cut materials to standard patterns for stitching and fitting.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety practices and PPE usage.
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver quality workmanship to internal/external customers.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for Upholstery Apprentices to join our team for a career-focused, “earn while you learn”, on-the-job experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assist with:

• Fabrication, repair, modification and refurbishment of aircraft seats, divans, sidewalls, and associated components
• Re-upholstery of panels, liners, and sidewalls to high degrees of quality and safety
• Learn to operate industrial, single, multi-needle sewing machines, sergers, overlocks, piping or binding machines
• Work with high-grade leather materials
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and other illustrations or work instructions with some assistance
• Learn to plan, prepare, and cut materials to standardized patterns for stitching and fitting to specific requirements
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
• Must support all company policies and safety programs to include Transport Canada regulations
• Communicate effectively with other personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Work in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment
• Present a clean and neat work area
• Help with general clean-up of work area.
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver satisfaction to the internal/external customer
• Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Must have the ability to multi-task within a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated and work effectively under pressure and time constraints

WORKING HOURS:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work or shift patterns may change due to business operational needs. Flexibility is required and at present, the standard hours of work are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

COMPENSATION:

Hourly: $25.00/Hr

We offer competitive compensation including 6% RRSP matching, 10% deferred compensation, second-shift premium, and Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits to qualified and highly motivated candidates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular periods during which physical effort is required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
• Exposure to factors such as temperature variations/extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and materials which can cause periods of discomfort.
• Work involves repetitive, hands-on tasks requiring sustained physical effort and manual dexterity.
• Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.

Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.