Upholsterer I

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency and quality.

As an Upholsterer I, you are responsible for using sound judgment and technical aptitude to make decisions regarding upholstery and trim completions. Customer satisfaction hinges upon sound decisions and expedient action on the part of the Upholsterer. As customers are on site at the facilities, professional appearance and communication skills are required in order to create a positive and lasting professional relationship.

What you’ll do:

• Interprets simple patterns to plan and lay out less complex upholstery accessories for the aircraft.
• Cuts, sews, cements, and trims upholstery fabrics for drapery, divans, chairs, headliners, side panels, containers, and engine and propeller covers.
• Assists in covering flight control surfaces.
• Performs basic stripping operations of fabric from aircraft surfaces to prepare for remodeling and recovering.
• Cuts preform foam rubber, and covers it with sheeting or fabric covers.
• Cuts and installs carpeting by use of patterns.
• Assists in hand forming wet or dry leather to divans and chairs and in using heat to form vinyl materials.
• May sew routine seams and perform simple assemblies, and, under direction, perform more complex sewing operations.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Garrett facilities as required.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting, and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Observes all safety, environmental, and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

What skills youll use:     

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year experience in aircraft interiors, or in upholstery in a relevant industry (i.e. automobile, marine, or furniture). Must have a fundamental knowledge of the upholstery trade and the use of fabrics.
• Must have proven technical aptitude.
• Able to follow simple patterns and prints to cut fabrics, cover preformed materials, cut and lay carpeting, and sew routine seams.
• Proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools. Must be able to set-up and operate sewing machines.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, and speak and write clearly to communicate and document work performed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work in strained or fatiguing positions for long periods of time.
• Must be able to see to perform cutting, sewing, and trim work.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment of all sizes, hand and power tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
• Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be able to work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities