Upholstery Technician I - Second Shift

General Dynamics Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA, is seeking an Upholstery Technician I for the Second Shift to fabricate and install aircraft upholstery per design drawings and specifications. Entry level position; you will work with commercial sewing machines, sergers, and hand tools, reading blueprints, and using measuring tools to ensure quality standards are met.

Able to lift up to 40 pounds, read, write and understand English, and work under moderate supervision in a team-oriented

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Entry level position. preferred. Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install upholstery per design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels and carpets.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation.
• Use material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English literacy

Measuring tools

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial sewing machines

Sergers

Hand tools

Job description

Upholstery Technician I - Second Shift in GAC Savannah

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Entry level knowledge working with various materials, tools, and techniques to meet engineering, quality and design standards.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Entry level position. preferred. Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.

Position Purpose

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

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Gulfstream specifications. Specific installation and trim tasks are to be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, fabricate various metal parts, and covering and installation of panels.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

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

Additional Information

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/29/2026

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, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

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