Upholstery Technician / Seat Technician / Sewer

• URGENT HIRE

• HSGI, Inc.
• Moline, Illinois

CONTRACTOR

Posted 04/2026 Job Description Job Summary The Upholstery Technician position requires a thorough understanding of aircraft interiors in addition to an advanced knowledge of upholstered items found in aircraft interiors. Modifications, repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior components are primary functions. Evaluate and adjust on modifications essential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform complete upholstery refurbishment of aircraft seats from start to finish. Such duties include inspection, disassembly and assembly, prep work, foam work, patterning, sewing and installation of dress covers Possess a working familiarity with different seat styles typical to aircraft Diagnose seat problems in and out of the aircraft and perform necessary corrective actions Possess a thorough understanding of FAA flammability requirements for all materials used Maintenance and repair of shop facility, equipment and tooling when required Requirements Performs basic stripping operations of fabric from aircraft surfaces to prepare for remodeling and recovering Work with leather and fabrics to refurbish aircraft seating to high quality levels Patterns, cuts, sews, cements, and trims upholstery fabrics for drapery, divans, chairs, headliners, side panels, containers, and engine and propeller covers Assists in covering flight control surfaces Perform routing and complex sewing operations Documents all work accomplished in a clear, concise, and accurate manner Works with team in order to complete established goals Ability to attain and retain AOA badge or Airport requirements 5+ years sewing and pattern-making experience preferred

ABOUT US

HSGI, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad. We care about you and your career, we care about you and the ones you care for, our success is your success, you are not just a contractor you're a valued team member and part of our family we look forward to working with you soon!! Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.