Aircraft Upholstery Technician

STS Technical Services is hiring Aircraft Upholstery Technicians in Moline, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and modification of aircraft seating systems while creating and installing high-quality upholstery for a variety of aircraft components. You'll work closely with a team of experienced professionals to ensure every detail, from structural integrity to stitching and finishing touches, meets the highest standards of quality.

• Performs basic stripping operations of fabric from aircraft surfaces to prepare for remodeling and recovering
  
• Work with leather and fabrics to refurbish aircraft seating to high quality levels
  
• Patterns, cuts, sews, cements, and trims upholstery fabrics for drapery, divans, chairs, headliners, side panels, containers, and engine and propeller covers
  
• Assists in covering flight control surfaces
  
• Perform routine and complex sewing operations
  
• Documents all work accomplished in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
  
• Works with team in order to complete established goals
  

• Willingness to work on a team with both experienced technicians and mentor junior technicians with a calm demeanor
  
• Ability to communicate well in straightforward situations
  
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
  
• Excellent workmanship aptitude and a desire to initiate improvements
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Ability to attain and retain AOA badge or Airport requirements
  
• 5+ years sewing and pattern-making experience preferred
  

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore.

If you'd like to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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