Upholstery Apprentice

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 21, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Original job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for Upholstery Apprentices to join our team for a career-focused, “earn while you learn”, on-the-job experience.

Essential Job Functions

Assist with:

Fabrication, repair, modification and refurbishment of aircraft seats, divans, sidewalls, and associated components
Re-upholstery of panels, liners, and sidewalls to high degrees of quality and safety
Learn to operate industrial, single, multi-needle sewing machines, sergers, overlocks, piping or binding machines
Work with high-grade leather materials
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and other illustrations or work instructions with some assistance
Learn to plan, prepare, and cut materials to standardized patterns for stitching and fitting to specific requirements
Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
Must support all company policies and safety programs to include Transport Canada regulations
Communicate effectively with other personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
Work in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment
Present a clean and neat work area
Help with general clean-up of work area.
Demonstrate professionalism and deliver satisfaction to the internal/external customer
Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Solid verbal and written communication skills; Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
Must have the ability to multi-task within a team environment
Must be detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
Successful candidate will be highly motivated and work effectively under pressure and time constraints

Working Hours

This is a full-time position, and hours of work or shift patterns may change due to business operational needs. Flexibility is required and at present, the standard hours of work are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Compensation

Hourly: $25.00/Hr

We offer competitive compensation including 6% RRSP matching, 10% deferred compensation, second-shift premium, and Health/Medical/Dental/Life benefits to qualified and highly motivated candidates.

Working Conditions

Regular periods during which physical effort is required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Exposure to factors such as temperature variations/extremes, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, and materials which can cause periods of discomfort.
Work involves repetitive, hands-on tasks requiring sustained physical effort and manual dexterity.
Able to lift and transport up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
Able to wear protective equipment for extended periods of time including particle masks, goggles, assorted gloves, head bonnets, and disposable protective suits.
Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing.

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Responsibilities

Assist with fabricating, repairing, modifying, and refurbishing aircraft seats, divans, panels, liners, and sidewalls, including sewing and working with leather. Learn to interpret work instructions, prepare and cut materials, operate tools and equipment, follow safety requirements, and maintain a clean work area while communicating progress to colleagues and leadership.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with fluent spoken and written English and working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, motivated, able to multitask in a team, and capable of working under pressure; the role also requires physical effort, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Aircraft Upholstery
Fabrication
Repair And Refurbishment
Re-Upholstery
Industrial Sewing Machines
Leatherworking
Blueprint Interpretation
Material Planning And Cutting
Power Tool Operation
Workplace Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Written And Verbal Communication
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Teamwork
Attention To Detail

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Deferred Compensation
Second-Shift Premium
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance

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Keywords

Aircraft Upholstery
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Seats
Divans
Sidewalls
Fabrication
Repair
Modification
Refurbishment
Re-Upholstery
Industrial Sewing Machines
Multi-Needle Sewing Machines
Sergers
Overlock Machines
Piping And Binding Machines
Leather
Blueprints
Work Instructions
Material Cutting
Standardized Patterns
Power Tools
Transport Canada Regulations
Personal Protective Equipment
Windows
Microsoft Office
Manual Dexterity
Workplace Safety

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