Upholstery Specialist

Job Profile

The Upholstery Specialist position is available in the Twin City area.  As an Upholstery Specialist, you will be responsible for the fabrication and repair of aircraft interior Components. This is a full-time, on-site position working in our Part 145 repair station.  The schedule for the position is Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3:30PM. We are located just 45-50 minutes from Minneapolis. 

Vista America is an operating partner of Vista – the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies. Vista has a global workforce of 4,000 aviation professionals and has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.

Every flight is tailored to ensure seamless travel with maximum efficiency so clients can be in more meetings or locations within the shortest period of time. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators opens the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group. We are seeking a reliable with a strong attention to detail to join our team in a state of the art maintenance facility. 

Responsibilities: 

• Complete interior work on general aviation Aircraft in 145 repair station. 
• Perform technical upholstery functions within design, customer, FAA, and aircraft specifications. 
• Fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and make patterns for aircraft interiors using design/engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. 
• Complete specific installation and trim tasks 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 bind carpets and cover bulkheads. 
• Create carpet patterns per design drawings and complete installation 
• Painting as required 
• Wash, clean, dust, restore, stock wax, polish and detail all areas of RWA aircraft 
• Utilize everyday cleaning agents, chemicals and equipment to ensure the aircraft cleanliness meets expectations 

 Qualifications: 

• Industrial and/or aircraft sewing and seat upholstery experience. 
• Experience with basic upholstery and sewing techniques and practices. 
• Experience using basic measuring tools and performing basic math functions. 
• Experience using Industrial sewing machines. 
• High School Diploma 
• Valid Driver’s license 
• The ability to read and interpret instructions 
• Operate hand tools 

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 

• Valid Passport or ability to obtain one 
• Completion of pre-employment drug screening 
• FBI fingerprinting background check (NATA) 

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k program with company matching and no vesting period. 
• Paid Time Off 
• Life Insurance and Long/Short term Disability
• Career progression  

By joining today, your career will not be limited by opportunities within Vista's maintenance team. Our aim is to provide opportunities for growth, which is why we have revolutionized the way we provide long-term careers. With flexibility of movement through the Vista group, there is great opportunity to steer, develop and further shape your career. 

The affiliated operating partners of Vista are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.