Aircraft Upholsterer

Location

Port Alberni, BC | Canada

Job description

ABOUT COULSON AVIATION

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of the Coulson Group of companies. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 63 years.

Due to our company growth and expanding footprint, we are looking to add to our team and hire an Aircraft Upholsterer.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Aircraft Upholsterer to join our growing team. 

This individual will be working on aircraft and automotive projects .

This is a full-time position that will be located in Port Alberni, British Columbia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabrication, repairing, modifying, and refurbishing aircraft and automotive interior.
• Make, restore, and create custom upholstered products.
• Re-upholstery of sidewalls, panels, liners, etc.
• Completing foam buildup on seats.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings and can read and follow other written instructions.
• Prepares, measures and cuts materials to scale.
• Ensures that finished products are safe and of the highest quality.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 years of upholstery experience within the aviation or automotive industry.
• Able to understand and interpret renderings, drawings, and blueprints.
• Able to create cover patterns and cutting plans.
• Proficient with the use of hand tools, power tools, glue, cutting instruments, hammers, tack pullers, sewing machines, surging machines, needle and thread, and additional tools.
• Strong communication skills.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from
harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing
accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation
through any element of the job application process, please notify us
and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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