Location
Wichita, Kansas
A Day in This Role
You start your shift in an FAA-approved repair station, open the day’s work instructions, and pull up the model-based definitions for a Boeing 787 control surface. Later, an Airbus A350 panel arrives with a documented nonconformance, and you coordinate with the team to execute the approved repair. Throughout the day, you move between lay-up, taper sanding, and septum core removal/replacement work, verifying dimensions with precision mechanical and electronic gauges and recording your findings as you go.
What You’ll Work On
- Repair and rework of composite and metallic aircraft components for Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 platforms within an FAA-approved Repair Station.
- Execution to structural repair manuals (SRM), component maintenance manuals (CMM), aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM), as well as other approved repair instructions from OEMs and airline customers.
- Collaborative maintenance, repair, and overhaul of structural and non-structural parts made of fiberglass, acrylic, and other composite materials, along with select metal parts.
- Adherence to approved manuals, process specifications, quality control requirements, drawings, and established procedures to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Multi-tasking across operations and equipment as needed.
- Hands-on fabrication, rework, and repair of non-metallic parts and assemblies using deep knowledge of composite material behavior and bonding techniques.
- Rework and repair aligned to Engineering intent through electronic media such as work instructions, model-based definitions, specifications, requirements documents, and MRB dispositions.
- Dimensional verification using precision inspection tools; may conduct First Article Inspection (FAI).
Quality and Data Integrity
- Capture, translate, validate, and provide measurement data that meets engineering intent and top-level requirements.
- Maintain required personal certifications.
- Perform complete inspection, including first-part reviews of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies.
- Initiate and document nonconforming conditions for Material Review Board (MRB) action.
- Conduct process surveillance to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate quality records.
- Use and interpret CAD/CAM or similar tools to support fabrication, manufacture, or rework to the correct engineering configuration.
What You Bring
- Proven skill in taper sanding, lay-up, and septum core removal and replacement.
- 5+ years of composite repair experience preferred.
- Ability to be evaluated on the above skills during training.
- Availability for a phone interview during the selection process.
Schedule & Demands
- May start on 1st shift with potential transition to 2nd shift at the manager’s discretion.
- Capability to stand and work for the entire shift.
- Openness to overtime and weekend work as needed.
Core Proficiencies
- Aircraft Structures
- Composite Materials & Repair