We are seeking an experienced Upholstery Sewer to provide refurbishing services for aircraft seating, including VIP, business, military, tactical, and vintage aircraft. This role involves recovering, rebuilding, and sewing upholstery according to specifications provided in sketches, drawings, or engineering orders. Precision and attention to detail are crucial as you will remove old upholstery, repair or replace damaged foam or padding, and install new fabric or leather covers.

Responsibilities

• Perform upholstery and refurbishing services for various types of aircraft seating.
• Recover, rebuild, pattern, and sew upholstery to specifications from sketches, drawings, or engineering orders.
• Remove old upholstery and repair or replace damaged foam or padding.
• Install new fabric or leather covers with precision and attention to detail.
• Ensure uniformity in patterns according to manufacturers specifications and industry certifications.
• Lead a team of up to 4 people in a Part 21 environment.

• Proficiency in sewing using industrial sewing machines.
• Experience in upholstery, particularly aircraft interiors.
• Ability to use tape measures accurately.
• Capability to refurbish and upholster with precision.

• Experience in the aviation, automotive, or marine industry.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, drawings, or engineering orders.

This position offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a coastal lifestyle with great hunting and fishing opportunities. The local school system excels, especially in private schools. The role includes comprehensive benefits such as 100 coverage of employee medical and dental insurance, 11 paid holidays, and two weeks of paid vacation with carry-over options. Relocation assistance is available, making this a wonderful opportunity for those seeking new adventures.

Work Environment

Work within an OE manufacturer in a safety-sensitive Part 21 environment. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 4 PM, with occasional weekend work 2-3 times per year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melfa, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Melfa,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.