ASSOCIATE DESIGNER-UPHOLSTERY

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in drafting, engineering, interior design or related field. May substitute directly related experience for education. 1 year of aircraft experience 1 year towards degree requirement Note: equivalencies are not cumulative
• Must have beginning level proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to work within a deadline-oriented environment

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

(Identify functions affecting the airworthiness of the aircraft by using the prefix “CRITICAL”)

· Develop and design complex patterns for various aircraft interior soft good products, following written and oral instructions, photographs, renditions and/or sketches, to complete the design expectations of Interior designers, customers, contract personnel, and management.

· Work closely and interact with Interior designers, contract personnel, customers, management, and co-workers to complete objectives in accordance to Production schedule and department budget goals.

· Recommend design improvements, including cost reductions, process and flow improvements, and the constant monitoring of product weights and restrictions.

· Design, develop, build-up, and create the initial product or first article aircraft seats and divans, in accordance to Part 91, Part 135, and specific vendor mechanical / operational guidelines and certification requirements for TSO.

· Maintain compliance with FAA rules and regulations related to, burn certification, weight restrictions, engineering drawings, and Falcon Jet standards.

· Perform other special assignments as directed by supervision.