Aircraft Upholstery Technician I

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Build or rebuild seats by replacing damaged frames and padding with fabrics.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Measure and cut fabric pieces with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions.
• Apply and install batting, foam, poly-filler and cut fabric to framework.
• Attach finishes, including buttons, trim and other decorative accessories, to complete orders according to specifications.
• Operate portable hand-sewing equipment and other industrial equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance of work tools and upholstery machine.
• Remove fasteners and strip upholstered seat down to its frame.
• Replace warn coverings and padding.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of upholstery techniques by monitoring the upholstery industry to identify trends.

Minimum Education

• High School diploma.
• Vocational School or apprenticeship as an upholsterer preferred.

Minimum Experience

• One (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Working familiarity with sewing machines and other industry tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

he physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk and move for up to eight hours per day

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

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