Panel Coverer

Job Description

Job DescriptionPerform the fabrication, wrapping, detailing, fitment, and installation of high-end aircraft interior panels for luxury and private aircraft within an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair Station environment. Work includes preparing composite, honeycomb, and aluminum panels; applying premium interior materials; completing precision detailing; performing aircraft cabin installations; and maintaining compliance with applicable repair station procedures, FAA requirements, material traceability, and flammability standards.

• Job Details
• Part 145 Repair Station
• Corporate - Gulfstream, Citation, and King Air type aircraft
• Contract - Long-Term
• First Shift (Standard); must be open to Second Shift based on production needs, with a $5.00 per hour shift differential
• Tools Required
• $32.00 - $34.00 per hour base rate

• Education & Job Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in VIP or corporate aircraft upholstery or interior completions within an FAA-regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience working on Gulfstream, Citation, and King Air type aircraft platforms
• Proficiency with industrial sewing machines, material layout maximization, leather skiving, and specialized adhesive application systems
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 repair station procedures, return-to-service logs, and burn certification and flammability compliance
• Must provide own basic hand tools tailored for aircraft interior disassembly, upholstery manipulation, and installation
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals

• Preferred Skills
• Experience applying premium leather, and specialized fabrics to aircraft interior panels
• Familiarity with composite, honeycomb, and aluminum aircraft panel preparation and modification

• Job Duties & Functions
• Clean, prepare, repair, and modify composite, honeycomb, and aluminum aircraft panels, including sidewalls, headliners, bulkheads, and valances, before material application
• Apply foam backing and wrap panels using premium leather, Alcantara, silks, and specialized fabrics while maintaining surfaces free of wrinkles, bubbles, and alignment shifts
• Ensure work aligns with Repair Station Manual (RSM) guidelines and applicable FAA requirements
• Verify foams, fabrics, adhesives, and other materials have proper traceability and meet FAA flammability requirements under 14 CFR 25.853
• Complete and sign contract work orders and maintenance logs accurately
• Perform trial fitments and final aircraft cabin installations while maintaining flush seams, tight tolerances, and proper integration with hardware, lighting, and oxygen drop-out panels
• Coordinate with Quality Control inspectors to present completed panels for final airworthiness sign-off
• Correct discrepancies identified during Quality Control inspection

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Work inside cramped aircraft fuselages
• Stand, kneel, or bend for extended periods
• Maintain strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for delicate detailing
• Safely handle chemical solvents, glues, and composite materials using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program