Aircraft Upholsterers

Perform work relating to aircraft interior installation, repair and removal due to aging, customization or modification. Upholsterers repair, build, troubleshoot and perform installation and fabrication work on pieces found within the aircraft interior.

Candidates must have a strong background or prior training with the willingness to learn.

Must have valid driver's license, submit to drug & alcohol screening, and airport security background checks

Benefits

• Competitive Salary $20-$30 per hour based on Experience and Aptitude
• Comprehensive and affordable Medical, Dental and Vision benefits within the first 30 days
• 100% Company paid Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Participation
• Individual Health Savings Account with generous company contribution
• Career Growth and Advancement opportunities

Upholsterer Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass an airport security background check per DHS requirements
• Valid Driver's License
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must utilize fine and gross motor skills when handling tools, fabrics, and other upholstery supplies.

Byerly Aviation, located at the Peoria, Illinois' General Wayne A Downing International Airport (KPIA), offers customers a full range of services. Byerly offers aircraft charter services under the FAA Part 135 license. Our FBO also offers aircraft sales and brokerage services, aircraft maintenance and avionics, aircraft paint and upholstery services as well as supplying fuel, both into-plane and retail, deicing and hangar services. Byerly also offers ground support equipment maintenance and refurbishment. Byerly has an experienced and professional staff, recognized by the FAA with the award of the Diamond Award of Excellence 5 years consecutively.

Byerly Aviation remains one of the Premier Twin Commander Authorized Service Centers. In addition Byerly also added Mooney and Cirrus to the list of aircraft supported by our facility. Byerly Aviation Avionics Department supports Garmin, Honeywell, Aspen, Avidyne and L-3 dealerships.