Job Description
Upholstery Tech Sr in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
We are specifically hiring to fill a our seatbelt and disassembly operation. We are looking someone with a mechanical inclination.
Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. 4 years experience in upholstery to include two (2) years aircraft upholstery experience or 6 years commercial upholstery experience. Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.
Position Purpose:
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.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Possess a working knowledge of Gulfstream inspection and process specifications and terminology.
- The ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
- Must be computer literate.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: #
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: Weekend Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 07/20/2025
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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