Upholstery/Sewer - Kinston, NC

HSGI, Inc.

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Kinston, North Carolina

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CONTRACTOR

Updated 09/14/2026

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

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!!

Requirements

ANY Industry Upholstery experience a PLUS!

Aircraft Upholstery exp. Desired!

MUST Have Experience with Sewing & decorative stitches (including French seam/top stitch, welt stitch, pleated vinyl/button fitting)

MUST Have Experience working with various fabrics (including high-end leathers, vinyl, etc.)

Experience working with High-end Fabrics including High-end Leather, Foam Building, Seats, Panels, Modifications, repair, refurbishment and reinstallation of interior components are primary functions. Aerospace experience preferred

Knowledge of materials and foams used in aviation

Knowledge of repairs and techniques used on various seat styles

1 - 2 years heavy modifications preferred

Work independently on projects when required

Must be willing to work any shift including unscheduled overtime, nonscheduled work days and holidays as needed

MUST be able to pass a 10 year federal background check in order to obtain an airport security badge. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.