GF1709 - AIRCRAFT TECHNICAL CABIN UPHOLSTERER
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CompanyGulf Air
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DivisionTechnical
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LocationBahrain - Head Quarter
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DepartmentTechnical Cabin
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Closing Date08-Jun-2025
MAIN OBJECTIVES
To carry out upholstery tasks as designated by the Technical cabin duty manager/ Technical cabin engineers to an acceptable standard of workmanship, and in accordance with aircraft approved documents.
MAIN DUTIES
Work under the direction of Technical cabin duty manager and / or Cabin Engineers to carry out Cabin Maintenance upholstery routine tasks and non-routine tasks on the aircraft as well as in Technical Cabin Workshop.
Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstery , using hand tools and machine tools designed for fabric / leather/Carpets/Curtains.
Attach fasteners, grommets, buttons, buckles, ornamental trim, and other accessories to covers / upholstery using hand tools and machine tools designed for fabric / leather/Curtains.
Adjust or replace webbing, padding, and/or springs, and secure them in place.
Sew rips or tears in material, or create tufting, using needles and thread.
Operate sewing machines or sew upholstery by hand to seam cushions and join various sections of covering material.
Measure and cut new covering materials, using patterns and measuring and cutting instruments, following sketches and design specifications.
Draw cutting lines on material following patterns, templates, sketches, or blueprints, using chalk, pencils, paint, or other methods.
Attach bindings or apply solutions to edges of cut material to prevent ravelling.
Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials in order to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.
Adhere and comply with aircraft approved maintenance documents procedures when performing any maintenance activities and acquaint self with all the safety related precautions.
Monitor and make sure that task tools, supporting equipments and facilities are properly maintained in a serviceable and tidy condition.
EDUCATION
Minimum of a high school level.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial tailor/upholsterer with at least 02 years aviation experience preferred.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph