Upholstery Technician

Description:

Craft the Future of Flight: Join Our Aerospace Upholstery Team 

Location: Dallas, TX | Pay Rate: $24.50/hour | Schedule: 2nd Shift (53pm - 1:40am) 

 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find an Upholstery Technician who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants to help create exceptional aircraft interiors. 

This is an opportunity to bring your hands-on skills to a highly specialized environment where quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship matter. Under moderate supervision, you’ll fabricate and install upholstery, carpet, cover panels, and related aircraft interior components using engineering drawings and aircraft specifications. 

Your Impact 

As an Upholstery Technician, you’ll play an important role in transforming aircraft interiors from components into finished, polished spaces. Your work will directly support the safety, quality, appearance, and functionality of aircraft interiors while ensuring every installation meets stringent design, customer, FAA, and company requirements. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Perform technical upholstery functions in accordance with design, customer, FAA, and company specifications. 

  • Fabricate and install upholstery, cover panels, and aircraft interior components. 

  • Fit and install: 

  • Cabin headliners 

  • Upper and lower side panels 

  • Hatch panels 

  • Windows 

  • Bulkhead coverings 

  • Carpet and other interior components 

  • Cut, serge, and install aircraft carpeting. 

  • Create carpet patterns using design drawings and engineering documentation. 

  • Fabricate various metal parts and support panel covering and installation. 

  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and aircraft specifications. 

  • Use measuring tools and perform basic mathematical calculations to ensure accurate fabrication and installation. 

  • Operate commercial sewing machines, sergers, and various hand tools used in upholstery and carpet trades. 

  • Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks, and complete required sign-offs. 

  • Maintain a strong focus on workmanship, quality, safety, and compliance. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring 

Must-Have Qualifications 

  • High School Diploma or GED required. 

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently. 

  • 1 year of quality inspection experience OR 2 years of GAC manufacturing experience required. 

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation. 

  • Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic math computations. 

  • Basic computer literacy. 

  • Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/aerospace environment. 

  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work in small or restricted areas. 

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. 

  • Ability and willingness to work any shift. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent aerospace experience. 

  • Experience using commercial sewing machines. 

  • Experience using sergers. 

  • Experience with hand tools used in upholstery or carpet trades. 

  • Previous aircraft interior or upholstery experience. 

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship. 

Ready to Take Your Skills to New Heights? 

If you’re a detail-oriented craftsman who enjoys working with your hands and wants to build a career in aerospace manufacturing, this could be your opportunity to get your work off the ground. 

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and bring your craftsmanship to an industry where every detail matters! 



Pay Details: $24.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



 
Job Number: US_EN_33_020023_2608867
Job Location: Dallas, TX
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 10/06/2026
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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