Aircraft Upholstery and Trim
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Aircraft upholstery and trim program will provide introductory level technical training for individuals seeking employment in outfitting and refurbishing large business jet aircraft. Classroom topics include introduction to business aircraft, blueprints, & electronic models, engineering documentation, and shop/ramp safety. Lab demonstrations and projects include fabrication of seating, upholstery, flooring, side panels, overhead panels and trim. This program is offered at STC’s Aviation Training Center.
Entrance Requirements
This program requires either a High School Diploma or GED.
Next Generation ACCUPLACER® minimum scores: Reading 224, Writing 236, Arithmetic 229.
Accepting Applications now for October 15, 2021 start!
Course Overview
AVUT1010Introduction to Aircraft Interiors2Introduces students to aircraft interior and blueprints. Topics include: introduction to aircraft seating; safety; and introductions to drawings.5452AVUT1040Aircraft Seating Fabrication I2Student will learn about aircraft seat breakdown, seat panel foam cover, and seat cushion foam cover. Topics include: Aircraft seat identification, functions, and assembly; identify, cut, shape, and glue up foam for seat panels; and identify, cut, shape, and glue up foam for seat cushions.5458AVUT1045Aircraft Seating Fabrication II8This course teaches the student the skill set of sewing, hemming, construction of seams, fabricating of basic seat covers, and seat cushion install. Topic include: Sewing machine function and operation; hemming and Velcro sewing; sewing of seat pan closeouts; perfecting construction seams; fabricating basic seat covers; and seat cushion install.32556Minimum Length of Program: 1 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 12