Interior Upholstery Technician - 2nd Shift - 1622
West Star Aviation Inc. · East Alton, IL · 1 mo ago
OTHR$20–$35/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Must not include placeholder like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes compensation & benefit info: hourly rate $20-$35, shift differential, semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) match, HSA, etc. Also benefits effective day one: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, supplemental benefits, 401(k) plan with employee contributions & employer match, paid company holidays & weekly paid time off accruals, flexible work schedules include 5x8,4x10,3x12, weekly competitive pay, bonus opportunity, internal mobility. So we have Benefits and Pay sections. Schedule? The posting mentions shift: 2nd shift, shift differential, flexible work schedules include 5x8,4x10,3x12. So we can include Schedule section with those details. Also "Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals" maybe part of benefits. But schedule: shift (2nd shift) and flexible work schedules. We'll include.
Now we need sections: About the role (maybe a paragraph summarizing role). Responsibilities (list duties). Requirements (education, experience, driver's license, etc). Qualifications (maybe experience levels). Skills (maybe computer skills, communication). Benefits (list). Pay (hourly rate, shift differential, bonus). Schedule (shift, flexible schedules). Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must include all details from posting, but we can group them logically. Must not omit any substantive info. Let's extract all substantive info:
- Company: West Star Aviation (fastest growing MRO, etc). Might be considered "About the role"? Actually "About the role" could be description of role and company culture. The posting includes: "West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization... committed to providing employees with personal and professional growth opportunities... When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live." That's more about benefits and culture. Could go under About the role or Benefits. But we need to avoid duplication. We'll put company overview in About the role.
- What you can expect as an Interior Upholstery Technician at West Star: description of responsibilities: repair, refurbishment, reinstallation of interior upholstery components on world class business aircraft. Tasks: general upholstery on aircraft - seats, panels and other interior items. Removal and installation of seats, disassembly, cleaning, repair and modifications of components as needed. Job duties vary each day and are designated by the Team Leader in charge of that project.
- You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including Performing basic to advanced foam build ups, patterning and sewing of seat parts and other upholstery items..Ability to perform minor modifications,Perform daily turnover sheetsMaintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and toolingBasic computer skills to be able to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data basesCleanliness of shop and surroundingsWork independently when requiredEffectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in EnglishAny other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
- Your Education: What you’ll need to bring with you: A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not required
- Your Experience: Tech I 0-2 years... Tech II 2-4 years... Tech III 4-6 years... Master Tech 6+ years...
- Your Initiative: We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
- Your Sense Of Responsibility: Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments. Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work. Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day. Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties. Maintain customer oriented work habits. Assist in major modification work as needed
- Other Particulars: Physical Requirements: Lifts 50 lbs. Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting. Routing or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands with emphasis on grasping, feeling and finger dexterity. Standing for long periods of time. Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas
- Mental Requirements: Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, Hazmat, etc. Work with others in a professional manner. Read and comprehend various documents Plan and organize procedures and operations
- Supervision: Work under supervision of assigned Team Leader and Interior Management May be directed to supervise other technicians in some capacity. Work with minimal supervision when required
- Working Conditions: The majority of work will be performed in a hangar or shop environment Work outside on the ramp on occasion Varied positions in and around the aircraft. Equipment Used Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic. Electrical power tools such as sewing machines, sanders, saws, etc. Computer, copy machine etc.
- Compensation & Benefit Information: The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $20-$35. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- West Star Aviation’s Benefits Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible EmployeesMedical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) optionsLife Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer MatchPaid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off AccrualsFlexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more oftenBonus Opportunity based on Company and Site PerformanceInternal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities
- Company Description: With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.
We need to avoid duplication: Some info appears both in Compensation & Benefit Information and West Star Aviation’s Benefits. We should combine but not lose detail. Must preserve all substantive info; we can combine but ensure we don't omit any. For example, "Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with HSA and FSA options" appears in Benefits section; also "401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)" appears in Compensation & Benefit Information. Also "Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals", "Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12", "Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often", "Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance", "Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities". Also "Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits". We'll include all.
Now we need to decide sections.
About the role: Could include company overview and role description (what you can expect). Could be a paragraph.
Responsibilities: list of duties (the bullet list from "What you can expect..." and "You Will Be ESSENTIAL...").
Requirements: education (HS diploma or equivalent, driver's license/passport ideal), experience levels (Tech I-IV etc). Could also include physical/mental requirements? Those might be under Requirements or Qualifications. Usually Requirements includes education, experience, licensure. Qualifications could include skills, abilities. But we can follow typical sections: Requirements (education, experience, licensure). Qualifications (maybe the experience levels breakdown). Skills (computer skills, communication, etc). Benefits (list). Pay (hourly rate, shift differential, bonus). Schedule (shift, flexible schedules). We must not create sections with placeholder text.
We need to ensure we include all substantive info: physical requirements, mental requirements, supervision, working conditions, equipment used. Where to place? Could be under Requirements or Qualifications. Perhaps under Requirements we can include physical/mental requirements as part of job requirements. Or we could add a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. The allowed headings are limited to those listed. We could put physical/mental requirements under Requirements or Qualifications. Since they are not exactly skills, but they are job requirements. We'll put them under Requirements.
Supervision: could be under Requirements or Qualifications. We'll put under Requirements.
Equipment used: could be under Skills (tools). We'll put under Skills.
Now we need to avoid repeating info. Let's draft.
First, About the role: combine company overview and role description.
Paragraph: "West Star Aviation is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, employing over 3,000 professionals across multiple locations. As an Interior Upholstery Technician on the 2nd shift, you will be responsible for the repair, refurbishment, and reinstallation of interior upholstery components on world‑class business aircraft, including seats, panels, and other interior items. Duties vary daily and are assigned by the Team Leader, and you will perform tasks ranging from basic to advanced foam build‑ups, patterning and sewing, minor modifications, daily turnover sheets, shop maintenance, and more, while working independently when needed and communicating effectively in English."
That seems to capture.
Now Responsibilities: list items from the posting.
We need to extract each duty as . Let's list:
- Repair, refurbishment, and reinstallation of interior upholstery components on world class business aircraft.
- General upholstery on aircraft seats, panels, and other interior items.
- Removal and installation of seats.
- Disassembly, cleaning, repair, and modification of components as needed.
- Perform basic to advanced foam build‑ups.
- Patterning and sewing of seat parts and other upholstery items.
- Ability to perform minor modifications.
- Perform daily turnover sheets.
- Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment, and tooling.
- Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
- Cleanliness of shop and surroundings.
- Work independently when required.
- Effectively and clearly communicate (speak, write, read) in English.
- Any other job‑related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
We should ensure not to duplicate. Also note "Perform daily turnover sheets" appears as separate.
Now Requirements: include education, experience,