Date Posted: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Application Due Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010

Business Unit/Function: Business Aviation - SPI / OMA

Job Number: 611-10

Position Overview:

•The Upholsterer III plans and develops lay-outs for upholstery construction and installation by utilizing blueprints, sketches, service bulletins, OEM or government specifications, engineering orders or other technical publications.

Job Duties

•Cuts, trims, fits, sews, and adheres fabrics to furniture and interior surfaces in a manner which is within specifications and is pleasing to the customer (chairs, divans, headliners, side-panels, engine and propeller covers, decorative trim, drapery, etc.)

•Strips fabric from aircraft interiors and surfaces to prepare for remodeling and recovering.

•Cuts preform foam rubber, covers it with sheeting or fabric covers.

•Trim, cut and install carpeting by use of patterns.

•Takes the lead in hand-forming wet or dry leather to divans and chairs and in utilizing heat to form vinyl materials.

•Coaches and oversees the activities of Upholsterer II position.

•Selects and procures materials, equipment and tooling required to perform the work.

•Document all work accomplished (a.k.a. “sign-off”) in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Accomplish Service Bulletins, Repair Letters, and Airworthiness Directive as required. Reads and interprets maintenance manual procedures, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic diagrams when required.

•Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company practices and procedures.

•Complies with all safety practices and participates in facility general housekeeping efforts.

Qualifications

•Prior upholstery experience in the aviation industry, preferably a minimum of three (3) years.

•Upholstery training and/or prior custom upholstery experience in relevant industries (example: automotive) preferred. This training may take the form of military training or technical school training.

•Must be proficient in cutting, sewing, stretching, shrinking and cementing a variety of natural and synthetic fabrics.

•Must have proven technical aptitude.

•Must have proven experience using a variety of hand power tools. Ability to set-up and operate sewing machines.

•High School degree required or GED equivalent.

Inquire

Please send us a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter stating the position you are interested in. StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Email: Careers.Houston@StandardAero.com