Upholstery Technician III *Second Shift*

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking an Upholstery Technician III for the Second Shift. You will design, fabricate, and install upholstery and trim items in aircraft interiors, mentoring teammates and assisting the Shop Lead on projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with aviation interiors, sewing, and fabrication, plus familiarity with aerospace materials and FAA-compliant methods. Training and safety compliance are essential in this dynamic shop.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install seat covers, curtains and various assemblies and subassemblies.
• Interpret material specifications and drawings to meet requirements.
• Sew, fabricate, and install covers for panel interiors meeting safety and quality standards.
• Use Corridor system to create parts demand, track squawks and sign-off work.
• Work with designs to cut and install advanced carpets with unique patterns.
• Lead responsibilities when needed and oversee projects.

Skills

Aviation upholstery

Aircraft interiors

Fabrication work

Sewing machines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years commercial sewing experience

Aerospace experience preferred

Tools

Corridor material tracking system

Fabrication tools

Job description

Upholstery Technician III *Second Shift* in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

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 world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Detail-oriented Aviation Upholstery Technician with intermediate to advanced experience in upholstery, aircraft interiors and related fabrication work. Skilled in hands-on techniques for repairing, restoring, and fabricating interior components including seats, panels, headliners, and soft goods. Demonstrates working knowledge of aviation-grade materials, specialized tools, and FAA-compliant methods to meet engineering, quality, and design standards. Capable of supporting aircraft refurbishment, completions, and maintenance projects with precision, safety, and craftsmanship.

Education And Experience Requirements

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:

• Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
• Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
• Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
• Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
• 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. .
• 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.
• 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

Requisition Number: 234315

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: Second

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/08/2026

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.