Aviation Upholstery Technician: Leather Interiors Specialist

Flexjet LLC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company based in Peterborough is seeking skilled Upholstery Technicians to join their team. In this role, you will fabricate, repair, and refurbish high-quality leather and fabric interiors for aircraft. Ideal candidates will possess extensive upholstery experience and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates must work safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety policies. Technical training in upholstery and experience in an aviation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have extensive upholstery experience, preferably with seating and leather materials.
• Experience in an aviation-related field is preferred.
• Completion of technical training in a related field is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, modify, and refurbish aircraft seats and components.
• Work with high-grade leather materials from blueprints and instructions.
• Plan, prepare, and cut materials to standardized patterns.

Skills

Operating industrial sewing machines

Attention to detail

Ability to work from blueprints

Mathematical knowledge

Education

Secondary school diploma

Technical training in upholstery

Tools

Sewing machines

Binding machines

Job description

A leading aviation company based in Peterborough is seeking skilled Upholstery Technicians to join their team. In this role, you will fabricate, repair, and refurbish high-quality leather and fabric interiors for aircraft. Ideal candidates will possess extensive upholstery experience and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates must work safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety policies. Technical training in upholstery and experience in an aviation setting is preferred.