Interior Upholstery Technician - 2nd Shift - 990

Schedule

2nd shift schedule is Monday‑Thursday, 3 pm‑1 am.

Benefits

• Shift incentive premium of 10 %‑15 %
• Paid lunch
• 3‑day weekends
• Formal airframe training
• Eligibility to transfer to 1st shift after 3 years
• Medical insurance starting on day one
• Dental insurance starting on day one
• 401(k) match
• Time‑off accruals
• Weekly pay days

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbish, and reinstall interior upholstery components on business aircraft.
• Perform general upholstery work on seats, panels, and other interior items.
• Remove and install seats, disassemble, clean, repair, and modify components as needed.
• Execute basic to advanced foam build‑ups, patterning, and sewing of seat parts and other upholstery items.
• Perform minor modifications and maintain daily turnover sheets.
• Maintain and repair shop facilities, equipment, and tooling.
• Utilize basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
• Keep the shop and surrounding areas clean.
• Work independently when required and communicate effectively in English (spoken, written, read).
• Perform any other job‑related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license approved for airline travel (passport ideal but not required).
• Experience levels:
  • Tech I: 0‑2 years of upholstery experience (aviation, auto, RV, marine or related); requires close supervision.
  • Tech II: 2‑4 years of experience; considerable knowledge; general supervision.
  • Tech III: 4‑6 years of experience; full knowledge; limited supervision; may act as trainer/mentor.
  • Master Tech: 6+ years of aviation upholstery experience; subject‑matter expert.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lb.
• Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting.
• Repetitive arm and hand motions emphasizing grasping, feeling, and finger dexterity.
• Standing for long periods.
• Climbing ladders and stairs; working in small, restricted areas.

Work Environment

• Primary work performed in a hangar or shop environment; occasional work outside on the ramp.
• Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
• Equipment used includes personal hand tools, electrical power tools (sewing machines, sanders, saws, etc.), and standard office equipment (computer, copy machine).

Company Description

West Star Aviation has over 78 years of industry experience and is a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. With more than 3,000 professionals, the company operates full‑service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, MO; and Statesville, NC, plus satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Chicago. West Star offers comprehensive maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services and operates the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the United States, delivering prompt mobile repair services nationwide.