Upholstery Tech

Upholstery Tech Iin GAC Appleton

This position is for Weekend shift upholstery team. Experience with sewing, cutting, and leather work is beneficial. This individual will be joining our Weekend shift upholstery team.

Knowledge of and proper usage methods for most hand tools, table saw, bandsaw, router, and cordless power tools preferred. Mechanical background, mechanic (automotive, small engine, powersports, diesel), welding, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required. Must possess a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment.

Teamwork leads to innovation. Innovation leads to efficiency. See all three in action as a G800 comes to life.

Under moderate supervision fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make simple patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and Gulfstream specifications. Specific installation and trim tasks are to be completed in compliance with work order instructions and specifications.
• Fit panels and windows, cabin head liners, upper sidewalls, lower side panels, hatch panels, windows, cut and surge carpets, cover bulkheads, fabricate various metal parts, and covering and installation of panels.
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand proficiently the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level position.
• Experience using commercial sewing machines, sergers and/or various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades is preferred.
• Preferred: mechanical background (automotive, small engine, powersports, diesel), welding, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry.

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1.

Requisition Number: 233564

Category:
Operations

Percentage of Travel:
None

Employment Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/29/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.