Upholstery Technician III

COMLUX AMERICA LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company HSA

Vision insurance

Medical, Dental, Life

EAP benefits

Financial consultations

Job summary

Comlux America, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking an Upholstery Technician III to perform advanced upholstery fabrication for VIP aircraft interiors. You will sew, foam fabricate, align patterns, and upholster seats, panels, trim, and carpets while meeting engineering specs and regulatory standards.

You will serve as a senior resource in the upholstery shop, guiding junior technicians, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting production efficiency while adhering to RSQM and FAA

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of upholstery fabrication within a corporate aviation or aircraft completions environment.
• 6+ years of upholstery, sewing, or aircraft interior fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read blueprints and engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for foam and covering per approved procedures.
• Perform advanced sewing operations on seat covers and upholstery components.
• Fabricate and upholster aircraft interior components per drawings and specs.
• Interpret material specs and drawings to meet design and safety standards.
• Maintain production workflow by identifying material needs and ordering supplies.
• Ensure regulatory documentation and installation records meet RSQM and FAA requirements.

Skills

Aircraft upholstery

Sewing

Blueprint reading

RSQM/FAA compliance

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Specialized upholstery tools

Job description

About Comlux America

Comlux America is a world-class VIPaircraft completion and refurbishment center located in Indianapolis, Indiana.The company designs, engineers, and installs custom luxury interiors andadvanced aircraft systems for airliner-derivative business jets. Comlux alsooffers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services. Specializing in highly customized aircraft,Comlux transforms aircraft into personalized flying environments that reflectexceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and uncompromising safety.

Role Description

Under minimal supervision,the Upholstery Technician III performs advanced upholstery fabrication andinstallation for VIP aircraft completion projects. This role is responsible forsewing, foam fabrication, pattern alignment, and upholstery of aircraft seats,trim components, panels, and carpeting while ensuring all work meetsengineering specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. TheTechnician III serves as a senior technical resource within the upholsteryshop, supporting production efficiency, troubleshooting complex upholsterychallenges, and assisting in the development of junior technicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepareupholstered surfaces for foam and covering using various hand tools inaccordance with approved company procedures. Clean adhesive residue from panelsand remove materials from parts as required.
• Perform advancedsewing operations and modifications to seat covers, curtains, cushions, andother upholstery components using industrial sewing machines and specializedupholstery tools.
• Fabricate andupholster aircraft interior components including seats, cushions, trim panels,and soft goods in accordance with engineering drawings and designspecifications.
• Interpret complexmaterial specifications and engineering drawings to ensure upholsteredcomponents meet design requirements, quality standards, and customerexpectations.
• Identify materialrequirements and request supplies in a timely manner to maintain continuousproduction workflow.
• Ensure allregulatory documentation and installation records are properly completed inaccordance with the Comlux Repair Station Quality Manual (RSQM) and otherapplicable quality standards.
• Follow alldepartmental safety guidelines and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, andpersonal protective equipment.
• Maintain a strongworking knowledge of company installation procedures, process specifications,and Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs).
• Provide guidanceand technical support to Upholstery Technician Trainees, Technician I, andTechnician II team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean,organized, and safe work environment while supporting efficient shopoperations.
• Perform otherduties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High SchoolDiploma or GED required. Relevant trade school or vocational trainingpreferred.
• Advancedknowledge of aircraft upholstery fabrication processes within a corporateaviation or aircraft completions environment.
• 6+ years ofupholstery, sewing, or aircraft interior fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read,write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to readand interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Advancedknowledge of upholstery fabrication techniques including foam shaping, sewing,pattern alignment, and leather installation.
• Strongunderstanding of RSQM procedures and FAA regulatory requirements related toaircraft interior fabrication and installation.
• Working knowledgeof computers and software systems utilized by Comlux.
• Strongcraftsmanship and attention to detail required for high-end VIP aircraftinteriors.
• Ability to mentorjunior technicians and support team productivity.
• Strongcommunication and collaboration skills when working with production teams,supervisors, engineering, and quality personnel.

Work Environment

This position is based inan aircraft hangar environment and may involve:

• Exposure tovarying temperatures and weather conditions
• Loud noise levels
• Use of heavymachinery and specialized tools
• Potential contactwith chemicals or hazardous materials
• Working inconfined aircraft interior spaces

Why join us?

Your success is oursuccess. We provide a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package thatsupports you and your family.

• 401(k) withcompany annual contribution equal to 3% of eligible compensation
• Company-sponsoredHSA
• 100% company-paidvision premiums
• Medical, Dental,Life Insurance, and EAP benefits
• Free financialconsultations and guidance

EEO Statement

Comlux is committed toproviding equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employeesregardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status,veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation),genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.