Upholstery Tech II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an Upholstery Tech II in Savannah, GA to fabricate and install aircraft interiors per design drawings, using fabric, vinyl and leather hides with sewing equipment and power tools. You will work on flat panels, curtains and headliners under supervision on first shift.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years' experience with commercial sewing machines and upholstery tools; aerospace experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience with commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or hand tools in upholstery and carpet trades.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install upholstery and cover panels per drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using adhesives, sewing equipment and power tools.
• Cut and surge carpets; install panels, head liners and cabin components.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand and sign-off work.

Skills

Sewing proficiency

Upholstery

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools

Job description

Unique Skills

Gulfstream is looking for skilled upholsterers, cabinetmakers and finishers to craft unique designs in award-winning cabins.

Upholstery Tech II in GAC Savannah

Gulfstream is looking for skilled upholsterers, cabinetmakers and finishers to craft unique designs in award-winning cabins.

Education And Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades. Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Position Purpose

Under minimal supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

This position is for first shift (E.g.: Mon-Thurs 5:30am-16:00pm), you may be asked to support other shifts as needed with notice.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Fabricate, using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications, cover and install flat panels and curtains. May sew simple covers using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Work with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, hand tools and various power tools.
• Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads and cover/install panels. May be responsible to fabricate various metal parts, fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Additional Functions

• 1. Work with lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements that increase safety, reduce, cost, cycle time, and man-hours using Lean Manufacturing and other process improvement techniques.
• 2. Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demands, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• 3. Comply with safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
• 4. Address unsafe conditions before putting others as risk.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235911

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/10/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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