Aircraft Composites Technician

APA Services •

Marana, Arizona, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

To perform functions assigned in the specialized repair of aircraft composite material structural members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Researches technical data and performs fabrication of plastic aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
Cuts fiberglass, kevlar or graphite cloth to size, following template or blueprints, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
Marks identifying information on material and assembles materials in kits for subsequent laminating.
Applies parting agent to mold or bonding fixture.
Impregnates cloth with resins by dipping cloth in solutions, feeding cloth between rollers to impregnating machine, or brushing resin onto cloth.
Applies layers of impregnated cloth or prepreg onto mold or fixture in predetermined ply sequence, and presses cloth to fit contours of mold, smooth surface, and remove air pockets and excess resin, using squeegee, scraper, spatula or roller.
Fits and laps ends of cloth, using scissors or knife.
Encases molded laminate in bagging material and bleeder cloth, attached vacuum bagging apparatus, such as thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections, to mold or bonding fixture, and exhausts air from vacuum bag to seal laminate for curing. Tests seal on vacuum bagging apparatus, using leak detector.
Trims, drills, deburrs, grinds, sands, and finishes cured parts to specifications, using templates, fixtures, handtools, and power tools.
Pre-fits and assembles cured parts into assemblies or subassemblies, using jigs, fixtures, power tools, and fasteners, such as rivets and bolts.
Performs cold/hot metal bonding.
Applies adhesives to surface of assembled parts for bonding in autoclave.

Requirements

3-5 years composite or structures work experience preferred.
A License preferred. Current valid Arizona drivers license with clear driving record for past three years required.
Must have own tools - must be etched at in a toolbox
High School diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education or training in composites or equivalent combination of education, training or experience required.
Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and SMS compliance.
Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.
Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

Miscellaneous

Must bring tools - Etched and in Toolbox

About Our Client

Specializing in Both Narrow and Wide Body Aircraft servicing Regional to Long-haul Routes

our client is internationally recognized as the most trusted provider of superior maintenance, repair and modification solutions for your narrow and wide body aircraft. They service most types and manufacturers of commercial aircraft providing flights from regional to long-haul routes. They are Boeing fleet heavy maintenance experts, and one of the only MRO facilities in the United States capable of performing Heavy Checks on B747 Aircraft. With over 35 years of proven industry experience.

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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000

Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.

Job ID

101232518918968

Job Ident #: 101232518918968

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Aircraft Composites Technician

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