Upholstery Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Upholstery Lead

Date: Jun 8, 2026

Location: Appleton, WI, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Upholstery Lead in GAC Appleton

Unique Skills:

First Shift (Monday - Thursday, 4-10's)

This position is for 1st shift Upholstery team. Experience with leather work, gluing, sewing, patterning, and sanding will be necessary.

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Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

This individual will be joining our 1st shift Upholstery Team.

Knowledge of and proper usage methods for most hand tools, table saw, planer, jointer, bandsaw, router, and cordless power tools preferred. Mechanical background, mechanic (automotive, small engine, powersports, diesel), welding, woodworking, cabinet building, and/or finish carpentry experience is preferred but not required. Must possess a strong willingness to learn and work within a team environment.

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Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
• retirement savings plan

Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years experience in upholstery to include 2 years aircraft upholstery experience. Advanced knowledge of upholstery and sewing processes and products and/or advance carpet knowledge including being able to install custom carpets.

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, leads the day to day activities of a Final Phase Trim shop. Plans and schedules workloads, ensuring manpower and material come together supporting workflow targets. Assists service center in the spirit of the one team concept. Supports Gulfstream management in all of the company's goals and policies. Complies with all duties and responsibilities set forth in the repair station inspection manual and the standard operating procedures manual.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Updates and maintains Job Safe analyst Cards on assigned equipment.
• Ensures all department work is completed in a timely manner and meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Ensures maximum technician motivation, efficiency and discipline in accordance with GAC policies and procedures. .
• Assigns and monitors work loads of department, ensuring all work is accomplished in accordance with current approved technical data, including but not limited to: engineering drawings, maintenance manuals, service bulletins and airworthiness directives. .
• Ensures that department personnel are qualified and trained to perform work assignments. .
• Fully supports the corporate safety, FOD and 5S programs.
• Assists the team as required. to achieve milestone dates and meet goals through proficient hands on work, guidance, ensuring required. equipment and material is available. .
• Ensures all required. paperwork and documentation, such as, ADTS, CDMS, CMP cards, and R&I log and Corridor are accomplished. .
• Ensures design and engineering drawings are used and followed. .
• Interprets material specifications and design/engineering drawings to ensure finished product meets design and engineering requirements.

Additional Functions:

• Accomplishes weekly safety audits and assists team members in doing safety audits. .
• Leads or serves on Lean and Quality Improvement teams to ensure local and corporate goals are achieved. .
• Assists in maintaining shop equipment and associated JSAs. .
• Ensures compliance with and champions safety, 5S, housekeeping policies. .
• Ensures that aircraft interiors are protected (PTP). Leads local and corporate safety initiatives. .
• In support of aircraft certification and final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• If applicable, Airframe and/or Powerplant License or Repairman Certificate is required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, move, push, pull and install 30-50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to wear all required. safety equipment, be able to walk, sit, stand, climb, crawl, twist, bend, gain entry to, work in confined areas and working from stands and ladders.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and shifts when required. to meet business needs.
• Fully capable in artisan skills within department to include: Plans, lays-out, assembles, and installs components working from blueprints, verbal instructions, sketches, customer requests, FAA and GAC specifications as required.
• Remain knowledgeable in the safe operation of all shop equipment, hand tools and the usage of all pertinent hardware that pertains to the specific department they are assigned.
• Remain proficient in all artisan skills and provides technical expertise as required. to engineering and management.
• Possess excellent housekeeping skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234033

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/08/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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