Upholsterer C
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 work while under the guidance of higher 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
Performs trimming, forming, and adjusting operations to complete interior components to exacting standards. Requires knowledge of material characteristics and proper techniques of adhesive applications.
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.
Fabricates silk screen fixtures, photo foil operations and applies 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.
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.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in upholstery, bench upholstery, or related mechanical experience.
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: 11/13/2025, 10:17:23 AM
Job Number: 337231
