VIP Seat Prototypist
Key information
- Publication date:18 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join a dynamic company creating luxurious aircraft seats. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Translate design concepts into functional aircraft seat prototypes.
- Select materials and fabricate prototypes meeting design specifications.
- Test prototypes for comfort and durability, ensuring high standards.
Skills
- Completed upholstery apprenticeship or equivalent with 5+ years' experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills essential for collaboration.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software to create digital templates.
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Job Description
Your daily tasks & responsibilities
Specialist responsible for creating the initial, prototype versions of aircraft seats and their components. This involves translating design concepts into tangible, functional prototypes, allowing for testing, refinement, and ultimately, the creation of the final, luxurious seating for high-end aircraft.
- Translating Design:
Work with designers, engineers, and clients to understand the desired aesthetics, comfort, and functionality of the seats
- Material Selection and Fabrication:
Experiment with different materials, like leather, fabrics and foams, shape and combine them to create prototypes that meet the design specifications
- 3D Modeling and Prototyping:
Knowledge in 3D modeling software to create digital template
- Testing and Refinement:
Conduct testing on the prototypes, including comfort assessments and fit checks, to identify areas for improvement and ensure the final product meets the highest standards
- Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate closely with other team members, including designers, engineers and production staff, to ensure the prototype is accurately translated into a final, manufacturable product
- Problem Solving:
Play a vital role in identifying and addressing any design or manufacturing challenges that arise during the prototyping phase
- Ensuring Highest Quality:
Ensure the seats meet the demanding standards of luxury aviation, including comfort, durability and aesthetics
The expertise you have & skills you bring
- Upholstery apprenticeship completed or equivalent certificate or diploma
- Working experience in a similar position (5+ years)
- Experience in Aviation Industry as a plus
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings / technical instructions and technical processes
- Maintain a high standard of workmanship throughout all duties
- Good English skills (verbal and written), French as a plus
- Strong organization & communication skills
- Flexibility, ability to work in a team
What we offer (among other things)
- Working in an owner-managed, young and dynamic company with hands-on mentality
- Multifaceted, challenging and responsible position within an exclusive environment
- Attractive employment conditions and social benefits like 5 weeks of holidays (6 weeks as of 50 years)
- Free on-site English lessons and individual further training and development opportunities
- Subsidised meals in our canteen, as well as parking spaces (or free shuttle bus transport) and other employee discounts (Fleets, Bars & Restaurants etc.)
- In case of relocation: support with relocation / work permit
- Corporate events like our famous annual Christmas Party and the summer BBQ
Additional information
- General working place: Hangar facilities at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
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