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Aircraft Upholstery Technician

Boise, IDOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Fabricates and recovers aircraft upholstery for VIP-class aircraft, creating custom patterns, cutting foam, sewing leathers and fabrics, and installing interior soft goods to engineering specifications.

About this role

Job Summary
Fabricate aircraft upholstery, found in VIP class aircraft, to industry standards using tools common to the industry. Recover, re-build, pattern and sew to specifications provided in sketches, drawings or engineering orders for seats, divans, side ledges and other interior soft goods.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Creates custom seat patterns and foam for a variety of aircraft and seat models
  • Sews and covers seats and interior panels using high-end leathers and fabrics
  • Cuts foam to conform to seat specifications
  • Cuts and fits, surges and binds carpets within the aircraft as required
  • Assist team members with removal and installation of interior components of the aircraft

    • Qualifications & Job Requirements

  • Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to document work performed in computer system
  • Detail oriented with the ability to follow instructions
  • Willingness and ability to adjust work processes to provide level of required detail and quality.
  • Strong ability to multi-task effectively
  • Ability to work individually, with a healthy sense of urgency to provide a quality product

    • Other Prerequisites

  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge

    • Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear a respirator or air hood, and work in a confined environment.

    • Available Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company
  • Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement
  • Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program)
  • 401K & Roth 401k with employer match
  • Flexible Spending programs

    • Skills

    Aircraft Interior InstallationCarpet FittingComputer DocumentationFoam CuttingLeather WorkingPattern MakingReading Engineering DrawingsSewingUpholstery

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