What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Upholstery Technician position at AAA USA?
What we offer:
- Paid Travel and lodging assistance available
- Long and Short-Term Contracts
- Immediate placement
- PTO
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Health Benefit
Position Summary:
The Upholstery Fabricator will fabricate, develop, build, sew, and cover aircraft all soft goods through the knowledge and skills of interior finishing.
Essential Functions:
- Perform sewing or upholstery operations of high quality and within budget.
- Disassemble and reassemble various models of vendor passenger seats.
- Perform maintenance such as proper glue application, adhesive bonding, hardware, and rivet installation.
- Style a variety of foams to meet specifications/customer requirements.
- Layout, match, cut, and sew various routine and non-routine sewing operations, including exotic fabrics such as plaids, stripes, diamond patterns and floral designs to produce symmetry in appearance.
- Develop patterns from prints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions.
- Inspect, select, and work with fabrics, leathers, foams, and other materials used in the performance of job assignments.
- Fabricate and upholster all soft goods including but not limited to aircraft seats (fabrication and cover), divans, service ledges, side walls, headliners, and window panels.
- Set up and operate all equipment, such as routers, sanders, sewing machines, etc.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience.
- Able to setup and operate all standard equipment related to upholstery.
- Able to work from documentation such as 3D models, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, preparation packages, etc.
- Must not be allergic to chemicals, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.
- Able to distinguish colors and align intricate or elaborate designs in fabrics.
- Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to work on fine detail, high-cost products with a minimum of rework.
- Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including, particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
- Able to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Able to climb in and out of aircraft and perform work in tight or confined places and unusual positions.
About AAA USA:
AAA USA is an in-situ manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrialization, production and supplier monitoring processes in the Aerospace and Transportation sector.With over 1,000 employees, AAA USA draws its strength from the AAA European Group, a major player in the industry for 25 years. The Group generates more than 350 million dollars of annual revenue and employs over 3,500 people throughout the world. Supported by the international expertise of the AAA Group, we offer our customers the benefit of a proven approach to deliver a high-quality finished product. Our In-situ approach that focuses on productivity, on-time delivery, quality and efficiency has given us a leading position at our clients’ facilities and operations.
