Upholsterer B

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

Job Summary:

To assemble precision aircraft seats, cut upholstery material, upholster aircraft assemblies and print

letters, numbers and other spanings for production aircraft parts. May be required to assist lower graded

operators.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of diversified bench assembly, upholstery and fabrication of soft goods

operations on aircraft.

• Installation of control mechanisms, arm and head rests, seat belts, life vest, etc. Assembly and

disassembly operations on precision aircraft seats and makes adjustments for proper operation.

Requires the use of power tools, including air-powered and electric operated.

• Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting

standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive

applications. May be required to mix own sealant and/or adhesives, which require the maintaining

of proper certifications.

• Marks and cuts upholstering material in accordance with patterns. May require minor decision

making involving judgment in cutting lines and pattern placement to avoid wasted material. May

require bonding operations. Uses hand shears, electric cutters and other machines in cutting

upholstery material.

• May be required to fabricate silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and apply decals and other

adhesive spanings. Exercises some judgment to position parts and maintain paint consistency.

May set up and operate engraver to cut letters. Coordinates with a variety of departments to

accomplish work. Cleans, stores and maintains silk screen equipment. Maintains a stock record

of parts, decals and silk screen printed items. Familiar with paint quality standards.

• May be required to build-up and repair fiberglass and composite panels to meet customer

requirements. May also perform minor rework of vendor parts.

• May operate appropriate cutting machinery. May require nesting and editing of certain machine

programs.

• Ability to read and write to interpret basic drawings. Ability to work from detailed instructions and

minor decision making.

• Responsible for the quality of own work

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification to

interpret blueprints, apply shop math, and use some measuring devices. May require maintaining

appropriate certification for mixing sealants and/or adhesives.

Experience:

Requires a combination of three (3) years’ experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, and/or mechanical

experience or must hold the Upholsterer C classification a minimum of three (3) years.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions. May involve occasional exposure to heat, noise, paint fumes, solvents and dirt

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Second Shift
Job Posting: 05/26/2026, 3:24:37 PM
Job Number: 341454