Aircraft Upholstery Technician

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Upholstery Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for fabricating, covering, and installing interior components for aircraft cabins, ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards. This position requires precision craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a variety of materials and tools.

• Fabrication & Installation:
  • Fabricate and install flat panels, curtains, and other interior components using engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.
  • Sew simple covers and assemble upholstery pieces as required.
• Material Handling:
  • Work with fabrics, vinyl, leather hides, composites, and other materials using adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, and hand/power tools.
  • Cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, and install panels.
• Component Assembly:
  • Fit and install cabin headliners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, and windows.
  • Fabricate metal parts as needed for interior installations.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Utilize material tracking systems to create part demands, track discrepancies, and sign off completed work.
  • Ensure all work meets aerospace industry standards and safety requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  • 2–4 years of experience in upholstery or carpet trades, including use of commercial sewing machines, sergers, and hand tools.
  • Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Strong skills in upholstery, sewing, and assembly.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with adhesives, hardware, and various power tools used in upholstery work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Savannah, GA.

The pay range for this position is $24.50 - $33.81/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Savannah,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.