Upholstery Technician

APA Services •

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Under minimal supervision, learn the proper techniques to sew, foam, design and upholster high quality aircraft seats, trim, panels, and carpets for the completion of VIP aircraft.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare all upholstered surfaces for foam and covering using various hand tools according to client approved procedures. Cleans glue off panels and strips materials from parts.
Learn to perform basic sewing modifications to seat covers, curtains, and miscellaneous items using sewing machine, glue gun and other hand tools.
Must be able to interpret material specs and engineering drawings to ensure installed interiors meet the design spec, quality standards and customer expectations.
Learn to request material needs timely to ensure a continuous workflow.
Adheres to all regulatory documentation regarding proper sign offs. As well as be able to ensure paperwork is complied with and completed timely in accordance with the client RSQM and other quality standards.
Follow all department safety guidelines and ensure proper usage of tools and equipment.
Basic knowledge of company installation procedures, process specs, IOPs, etc.
Other duties as assigned but not covered herein.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED. Relevant trade school attendance is a plus.
Basic knowledge of the Upholstery process as it specifically relates to the corporate aviation industry, in a completions environment.
3+ years aviation upholstery experience
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
Basic knowledge and willingness to learn all aspects of the Upholstery process.
Willingness to obtain knowledge of the RSQM and FAA requirements as it relates to Upholstery Installation.
Working knowledge of computers and related software utilized by client.
Willingness to obtain working knowledge of lean or other continuous improvement opportunity techniques.

Miscellaneous

The work environment described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The location where this position works is in the back shop of an aircraft hangar environment which could be subject to weather changes and is subject to constant exposure to loud noise, potential contact with hazardous waste material, heavy machinery and other safety hazards such as cabinets, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here is representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

About Our Client

Our Client is continuously innovating in the large to very large business jet aircraft segment engineering luxury into our cabin completions, upgrades and refurbishments.

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana our client has established itself as one of the most unique and modern completion & service centers in the world exclusively for Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier Business aircraft and Sukhoi Business Jets.

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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000

Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.

Job ID

375549318217566

Job Ident #: 375549318217566

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