Type of aircraft: Corporate
Longevity: 1+ year (Long Term)
Type of work environment: Production

Summary
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.

Unique Skills:

• Required: Advanced sewing, experienced aircraft seat upholsterers proficient in foam build, cover install and assembly. Able to cover panels, seats, divans foam build up and the use of foam saw including upholstery tools.
• Cover and install leather and fabric panels. May be responsible to fabricate various parts, fit close out panels Divan foam build up and cover installation.

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: 1. Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. 2. Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. 3. Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. 4. Comply with and champion Safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Perform other duties as required.

 

Job Requirements

*Tools will not be required as client utilizes consolidated/shared tool boxes.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience.
• Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.

Other Requirements: 1. Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology. 2. The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language. 3. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation. 4. Must be computer literate. 5. Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

 

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