We Are Hiring!
Cabin Trimmer
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Join Our Team
Are you an experienced Cabin trimmer or Upholsterer looking for your next long-term opportunity in aviation?
At BCT Aviation Maintenance Limited, we’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused Aircraft Interior Technician to join our growing team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career within a professional aviation maintenance environment, working on aircraft interiors and delivering exceptional standards of quality, safety and craftsmanship.
If you take pride in precision workmanship, have an eye for detail and enjoy seeing your work come together to a high standard, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an Cabin Trimmer, you will install, repair, modify and finish aircraft cabin interiors in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical documentation, aviation standards and customer requirements.
Working with a range of specialist materials and equipment, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality interior work while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and craftsmanship.
Your work may include everything from aircraft seating, carpets and curtains to cabin panels, insulation, upholstery and bespoke interior components.
Key Responsibilities
Install and trim aircraft seats, carpets, curtains, panels, insulation and other cabin furnishings.
Cut, shape, sew, fit and finish materials including leather, fabric, vinyl, foam and carpet.
Remove, inspect, repair and reinstall aircraft interior components.
Produce accurate templates and patterns using technical drawings or existing components.
Use hand tools, power tools, sewing machines, adhesives and specialist aircraft trimming equipment.
Read, understand and follow engineering drawings, work instructions and approved technical data.
Complete work accurately, efficiently and within agreed production schedules.
Inspect finished work to ensure correct fit, appearance, security and overall quality.
Identify and report defects, damage or non-conformances.
Accurately record completed work and materials used.
Follow all aviation safety, quality, environmental and foreign-object-debris (FOD) procedures.
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Work closely with engineers, fitters, inspectors and production supervisors to deliver high-quality aircraft interiors
Support additional duties and tasks as required.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for talented and experienced individuals with strong practical skills and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality aircraft interiors.
Essential skills and experience:
Previous experience in aircraft trimming, upholstery or aircraft interiors.
Strong practical skills in cutting, sewing, upholstery, fitting and finishing.
Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings, measurements, templates and instructions.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to work independently while also being an effective team member.
Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
Ability to work efficiently to deadlines within a regulated production or maintenance environment.
Qualifications & Technical Knowledge
Ideally, you will have:
A relevant qualification or apprenticeship in upholstery, aircraft interiors, trimming or a related discipline.
Previous experience working within an aviation maintenance or aircraft manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of aircraft-approved materials, adhesives and applicable flammability requirements.
An understanding of aviation quality systems and procedures.
Familiarity with Human Factors, tool control and foreign-object-debris (FOD) prevention.
We are committed to attracting talented aviation professionals from across the industry.
Sponsorship opportunities may be available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility and applicable requirements.
Why Join BCT Aviation Maintenance?
This is an opportunity to build your career within a professional aviation maintenance environment where safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to attracting talented people to our team and supporting the right individuals in developing their aviation careers.
Sponsorship opportunities may be available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility and applicable requirements.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on aircraft interiors in a specialist aviation environment, alongside experienced engineers and technicians, while developing your skills and contributing to high-quality aircraft maintenance projects.
If you’re passionate about aircraft interiors, take pride in your craftsmanship and are looking for a permanent position with an established aviation maintenance company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your aviation career with BCT Aviation Maintenance Limited.
If you are interested and would like to apply, please complete the form below or send your CV to careers@bct.aero.
