Composite Technician

Composite Technician

Cincinnati OH

Build an Aviation Career Youre Proud Of

At StandardAero we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together we get the job done and done well. Our stability resources and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Composite Technician youll set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as hammers files dremels drills presses low temperature ovens pullers and hand grinders to perform various operations such as blending chasing threads deburring angle checking coldworking metals masking and braze application.

What youll do:

• Composite technicians are responsible for fabricating aircraft parts accessories and trim in accordance with technical specifications.
• Composite technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting sanding bonding assembly oven and autoclave cures with a variety of composite materials.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools grinders sanders files dremels drills and operate ovens.
• Repairing components as needed per manual and router instruction.
• Perform hot-bonding wet lay-up preparation and cures using raw materials or pre-pregs both glass and aramid fiber.
• Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins.
• Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels.
• Repair of thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding.
• Perform grinding sanding blending deburring operation. Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment.
• Accurately records time worked on shop order.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills professionalism and a positive customer service attitude without compromising quality.
• The Composite Technician will work with and around a variety of chemicals and follow all OSHA standards in regards to personal protection equipment. Finally responsibilities will include maintaining the shop floor free from clutter or debris and other duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsement for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience with hand tools such as grinders sanders files and dremels.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.

Desired Skills:

• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude
• Prior experience with auto body metal fabrication and engine repair.
• Ability to read/interpret manuals technical drawings and/or blueprints.
• Prior MRO/Military Component Repair experience desired.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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