Upholstery Technician Srin GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Advanced knowledge of general upholstery and sewing processes and products.
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:
- Accept Lead responsibilities when needed. Oversees projects and coordinates with Lead to delegate tasks to assigned technicians. .
- Conduct safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
- Assist in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
- Comply with and champion Safety 5S and housekeeping policies and ensure the protection of aircraft interiors (PTP). .
- 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. .
- 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.
- Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 227148
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/22/2025
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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