Workshop Technician - Upholstery Shop

Responsibilities for this Position

Location : Basel, CH

Flexible Work Arrangement : Onsite

Career Level : Technicians / Crew

Requisition Id : 2555

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide.

Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing.

Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation.

The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the Upholstery Shop team in order to meet their objectives, in accordance with the applicable Jet Aviation Basel procedures, Aviation Regulations and high customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs on aircraft soft materials (seats, divan .....) by following internal procedures without supervision
• Strip, clean and recover soft goods as headliner, window panel, decorative panel without supervision
• Cutting, sewing, and installing seat covers, foam build up and various assemblies without supervision
• Able to cut, adjust and fit a carpet for installation in cabin without supervision
• Report work status, non-conformities, damages, and other issues as may be defined to the responsible team leader
• Working as a part of a team under the advice of the superior

Minimum Requirements

• Upholsterer apprenticeship completed with appropriate educational qualification
• At least 3 years of experience as Upholsterer in seat business
• Familiar with different kind of material (leather, fabric, silk, Ultraleather, etc.)
• Able to work both, independently as well as part of a team
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings
• knowledge of aircraft maintenance is beneficial
• Good knowledge in MS-Office, knowledge in SAP is beneficial
• Fluent in English, German and / or French is a plus

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status).

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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