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Our team are among the UK aviation industry’s most skilled professionals working in aircraft interiors. At Starling Aerospace, we strive to provide dynamic and rewarding career opportunities within a demanding but friendly work environment.

Recognising that it is our people that have built our reputation for excellence within the aviation community, Starling is always receptive to hearing from qualified craftspeople. In response to the growing demand from customers, new vacancies do arise for fabricators, upholsterers, trimmers, machinists, joiners and CNC operatives. If you’d like the opportunity to join our team in the future, please send your CV and covering letter to jo@fly-sai.com

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Quality Inspector Trainee

Starling Aerospace is a fast expanding commercial and VIP aircraft interior outfitting company located in Leatherhead, Surrey, just off junction 9 of the M25.

We are seeking a Quality Inspector Trainee to join our team. Liaising with the Sales Director, QA Manager and Production Manager this role is required to help ensure that all project deliveries meet customer expectations and certification requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect and approve incoming/outgoing materials/products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and reporting to Head of Inspection/QA any non-conforming materials/products.
Perform first off, in-process and final inspection by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor/operator.
Read technical drawings, control plans and specifications to understand the requirements of products and services.

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Aircraft Trimmers

Starling is seeking experienced aircraft Trimmers for an immediate start at its workshop facility in Leatherhead, Surrey.

The successful candidates must be multi-skilled in all aspects of soft trim furnishings, including flat and curved panel finishing, seat upholstery, pattern development and fitment to a very high standard.

Skills in trimming of Tedlar, leather and other covering materials are essential.

The role demands that individuals are able to work independently and be able to develop seat upholstery and style from conceptual drawings and photos from bare frame to finished product. This will include foam work, pattern development, sewing / top stitching and fitment of finished article.

Candidates MUST be able to read engineering drawings, be a good team player and have current experience in aircraft, marine or related industries.

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Required skills:

Soft trim furnishings, seat upholstery, pattern development
Trimming leather and Tedlar
Sewing / top stitching
Competent in understanding engineering drawings

Hours:

40 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am – 2:00pm
Overtime as required by the business

Job type:

Full-time, based at Starling’s factory in Leatherhead

Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience (preferred)

Salary:

Depending on experience

Benefits:

28 days of leave, including 8 Bank Holidays
Casual dress code
On-site parking

Location:

Preference will be given to applicants residing within a 50-mile radius of the business location (postcode: KT22 7NA), as the role is onsite.