Upholstery Fabricator

AAA United States Inc • Little Rock, AR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Little Rock, Arkansas, that designs and builds military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. The Upholstery Fabricator fabricates, develops, builds, sews, and covers aircraft soft goods using interior-finishing knowledge and skills.

The role includes producing and upholstering aircraft seats and other interior soft goods, working with a range of fabrics and materials, and operating standard upholstery equipment. Work must meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of aircraft upholstery experience.
• Ability to set up and operate standard upholstery equipment.
• Ability to work from documentation such as 3D models, blueprints, drawings, F-standards, and preparation packages.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals, solvents, paints, adhesives, natural or manmade materials, fabrics, or feathers.
• Ability to distinguish colors and align intricate or elaborate fabric designs.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visual capacity and muscular dexterity to perform fine-detail work on high-cost products with minimal rework.
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods, including particle masks, goggles, gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
• Ability to stock and remove materials from bins above storage level, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb in and out of aircraft and work in tight or confined spaces and unusual positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality sewing or upholstery operations within budget.
• Disassemble and reassemble various models of vendor passenger seats.
• Perform maintenance, including proper glue application, adhesive bonding, and hardware and rivet installation.
• Style foams to meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Lay out, match, cut, and sew routine and non-routine work, including intricate patterns and exotic fabrics, to produce symmetrical appearances.
• Develop patterns from prints, sketches, models, and verbal instructions.
• Inspect, select, and work with fabrics, leathers, foams, and other materials used in assigned work.
• Fabricate and upholster aircraft soft goods, including seats, divans, service ledges, side walls, headliners, and window panels.
• Set up and operate equipment such as routers, sanders, and sewing machines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED