Upholstery and Trim Technician

Pilatus is hiring an Upholstery and Trim Technician to join our aircraft completions team in Broomfield CO. For this role you will fabricate assemble and sew top-of-the-line materials and soft-goods to construct the customized interior furnishings that go into our market-leading business aircraft the PC-12 PRO single-engine turboprop and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. As a Swiss company we take great pride in creating the highest quality aircraft and focus intensely on precision craftsmanship and ultimately customer satisfaction. If you have a keen attention to detail you will be right at home with a team of artisans who help bring our customers dreams to life. Take your career to the next level by joining Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs incoming inspections of materials including fabric foam leather ultra-leather and vinyl
• Measures marks and cuts materials to drawings and work instructions
• Bonds materials using various processes and adhesives
• Applies and finish wraps materials to composite and kydex interior panels
• Sews leather and other finish materials prior to application
• Maintains labor tracking and job card/task sign-offs within ERP/MRP system
• Follows safety policies and uses required personal protective equipment in accordance with company and government regulations and guidelines

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with Leads and higher skilled technicians to develop and refine skills and techniques
• Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with Pilatus quality standards
• Fabricates aircraft carpet using cutting binding and serging machines
• Maintains a clean safe and healthy work area
• Assists coworkers and other departments to successfully perform job tasks when needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Lead or Director

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Two (2) years related trade school or vocational degree preferred.
• Demonstrated craftsman-level abilities and quality and a minimum of two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to use hand tools adhesive spray gun industrial sewing machine and/or other specialized equipment
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations
• Ability to read understand and adhere to engineering drawings tech specs and other relevant documents
• Eye for precision and attention to details
• Able work in restricted spaces and lift up to 40 pounds
• Regular reliable attendance required and willingness to work overtime and other shifts as needed
• Proficiency in general computer use and MS Office software including Outlook Word and Excel
• Must be able to read write speak and understand English

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year plus 15 days of paid vacation time and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical dental and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage averaging $9600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2250 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $21.90 - 30.43 per hour depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield Colorado in 1996. Pilatus 118000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operationsPilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for almost 30 years.

With over 3000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield Colorado the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure innovative international and sustainable work environment. Courage vision and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness close customer relationships and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

To submit a paper application please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way Broomfield CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please. If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position please email with your request.