VIP Aircraft Seat Upholstery Technician

STS Technical Services; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Aircraft Upholstery Technician to upholster VIP seating per work orders and drawings. Responsibilities include foam buildup, pattern making, cutting seat coverings, and sewing with multiple stitching techniques across fabrics, leather, and foam.

You will read engineering drawings, cut, bond, and assemble components while using various hand and power tools. Prior aerospace experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with sewing machines and sergers preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and measure accurately.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and sew fabrics and leather to upholster VIP aircraft seating.
• Cut, bond, and assemble seat cushion foam according to final design.
• Design and fabricate patterns for upholstery and foam buildup.
• Operate sewing machines to seam cushions and join covering material.
• Fit and secure materials using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and staples.
• Read engineering drawings to determine materials and quantities.
• Identify upholstery issues and develop solutions.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Sewing

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewing machines

Serger

Hand tools

Job description

STS Technical Services in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Aircraft Upholstery Technician to upholster VIP seating per work orders and drawings. Responsibilities include foam buildup, pattern making, cutting seat coverings, and sewing with multiple stitching techniques across fabrics, leather, and foam.

You will read engineering drawings, cut, bond, and assemble components while using various hand and power tools. Prior aerospace experience is preferred.