Upholstery Tech III

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation seeks an Upholstery Technician to design, fabricate, and install aircraft interior upholstery and trim. You will work independently, mentor others, and assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and guiding coworkers.

Requires high school diploma or GED and 3 years with sewing machines, sergers, and hand tools in upholstery/carpet trades; aerospace experience preferred. Responsibilities include fabricating seat covers and curtains, interpreting drawings, using the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years experience with commercial sewing machines, sergers and hand tools for upholstery and carpet trades.
• Aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies.
• Interpret material specifications and drawings to meet design/engineering requirements.
• Sew, fabricate, and install panel covers, ensuring safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Utilize Corridor material tracking to create parts demand, track squawks, and sign-off work.
• Cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.

Skills

Sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools

Upholstery

Carpet trades

Aerospace experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

High School Diploma or GED required. 3 years experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in the upholstery and carpet trades. experience in aerospace preferred.

Position Purpose:

Work independently to design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors. Assist Shop Lead by overseeing projects and providing guidance and direction to co-workers. Mentor and train other Upholstery Technicians.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies. .
• Interpret material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements.
• Sew, fabricate, and install covers for all styles of panels in the aircraft interior while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards and goals.
• Use the material tracking system, Corridor, to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Work with design/drawings to cut and install advanced custom design carpets with unique patterns.

Additional Functions:

• 1. Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
• 2. Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
• 3. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
• 4. Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
• 5. Mentor and train lesser skilled technicians and monitor their work to ensure they complete assigned tasks in accordance with required. levels of safety, quality and productivity. .
• 6. Work with Lead and higher skilled technicians to develop and implement process improvements reduce material cost, cycle time, and labor hours using Lean Six-Sigma tools. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• 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: 237000

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Multiple Shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/22/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.