Aircraft Upholstery Sewer

The Aircraft Upholstery Sewer will be required to remove, install, and/or fabricate aircraft interiors and must have a thorough understanding of aircraft interiors in addition to an advanced knowledge of upholstered items found in aircraft interiors.

Successful candidates will receive a $500 bonus after 6 months of employment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with Sewing & decorative stitches (including French seam/top stitch, welt stitch, pleated vinyl/button fitting)
• Experience working with various fabrics (including high-end leathers, vinyl, etc.)  
• Have Experience with foam building
• Perform complete upholstery refurbishment of aircraft seats from start to finish, including inspection, disassembly and assembly, prep work, foam work, patterning, sewing and installation of dress covers
• Possess a working familiarity with different seat styles typical to aircraft 
• Diagnose seat problems in and out of the aircraft and perform necessary corrective actions
• Possess a thorough understanding of FAA flammability requirements for all materials used
• Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling when required 
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Reliable, self-motivated, and professional
• Must possess own tools required for the job

Minimum Experience & Education

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of experience removing, installing, and fabricating aircraft interiors for corporate aircraft (King Air, Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream, Challenger, etc.)

Background Checks

• This position is covered under Federal Aviation Regulations in regard to unescorted access to Security Identification Display Areas.  Applicants are subject to employment verification and, possibly, an FBI criminal history records check.

EXCELLENT Benefits:   

• Extremely Competitive Salary      
• Paid time off      
• Employer-paid life insurance      
• Employer Contribution to Medical Insurance      
• Non-taxable Per Diem for qualifying employees      
• Employer-paid access to Tele-medicine for routine medical issues      
• Discount Programs for hotels, airfare, movie tickets, and other attractions      
• Weekly pay