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Description

Pilatus is hiring an Apprentice Aircraft Interior Technician to join our program in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will split time between the Fabrication and Seating departments. You will be working with top-of-the-line materials and soft goods to construct the customized interior furnishings that go into our market-leading business aircraft, the PC-12 single-engine turboprop and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. In this program, you are paid to learn valuable trade skills while attending related courses at Front Range Community College. If like us, you have a keen attention to detail, you will be right at home with a team of people who help bring our customers' dreams to life. 

An apprenticeship at Pilatus will open the door to a wide choice of career opportunities. This dual-track model allows for both work-based and classroom-based instruction. The program starts in August 2026 and the duration is 3 years. Apprentices are eligible to earn a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Learns to fabricate soft goods for the interior of the exquisitely assembled private aircraft
• Paints, sews, and glues fabrics and materials to seats, panels, and interior components
• Assembles aircraft upholstery and seating according to specifications using hand tools, power tools, sewing machines, and other shop equipment
• Learns aircraft ground handling responsibilities (safety, parking, pre-check flight leveling, and weight and balance preparation)

Apprentice Start Date & Salary

This position will begin in August 2026, with a starting pay rate of $18.00 per hour and a progressive wage schedule per the program guidelines for years 2 and 3. 

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Patience to learn new skills in an on-the-job training environment

What We Offer

• Paid tuition, class fees, and books when taking technical based classes or approved programs for the entire program
• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 6 days of paid personal time, and 15 days of paid vacation time to start, with an increase to 4 weeks of paid vacation time after 5 years
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full

We are actively interviewing and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2026, or until the position is filled.   

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus' 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for almost 30 years.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please. If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email employment.us@pilatus-aircraft.com with your request.