Upholstery Technician 2

careers-airmethods; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking an Upholstery Technician to fabricate upholstered parts, seats and assemblies for aircraft. You will review drawings, ensure assemblies are protected from damage, and maintain a clean shop environment while adhering to DOT/FAA requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of related experience, ability to read blueprints, and teamwork under deadline pressure. DOT/FAA testing applies, with competitive hourly pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years related professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of FAA certification processes.
• Ability to apply fundamental concepts and knowledge of Upholstery fabrication and their application.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate upholstered parts, seats and assemblies.
• Repair upholstered items as required.
• Review completed work and ensure final assemblies or detail parts are protected from damage.
• Maintain aircraft, work area, and hangar cleanliness.
• Maintain proper operation and cleanliness of shop equipment.
• Design patterns, construct and install upholstery components for aircraft interiors.
• Maintain an accurate usage log for all upholstery materials.
• Review drawings and parts lists for accuracy and coordinate with other departments to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with repair station inspectors for final inspection and sign-off of completed tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints

Teamwork under deadlines

Dependable and self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED + 3–5 years related experience

Tools

Sheet metal shear

Hand brake

Roller

Belt sander

Band saw

Table saw

Drill press

Hand/air tools

Job description

Overview

Job SummaryFabricate or repair upholstered production and aircraft parts. Responsible for monitoring and controlling shelf life of consumables inventory. Responsible for monitoring and controlling material usage in the shop.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Fabricate upholstered parts, seats and assemblies
• Repair Upholstered items as required
• Review completed work and ensure that the final assemblies or detail parts are protected from damage
• Maintain aircraft, work area, and hangar cleanliness
• Maintain proper operation and cleanliness of shop equipment
• Design Patterns, construct and install upholstery components for aircraft Interiors
• Maintain an accurate usage log for all upholstery materials
• Review drawings, and parts list for accuracy and coordinates with other departments to resolve issues
• Coordinate with repair station inspectors for final inspection and sign-off of completed tasks
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years’ related professional experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of FAA certification processes.
• Ability to apply fundamental concepts and knowledge of Upholstery fabrication and their application

Skills

• Ability to read and work from blueprints
• Ability to work as a team member under deadline pressures
• Dependable and self-motivated with ability to work on day-to-day work receiving little instruction

Equipment Used

• Sheet metal shear, hand brake, roller, belt sander, band saw, table saw, drill press, sheet metal and wood working related hand and air tools.
• Employee must provide necessary hand tools to perform duties in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

EEO/AA Statement

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $24.96/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $30.55/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)