JOB TITLE: Aircraft Composite Technician
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
PAY RATE: $35-40/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Accomplishes assigned modification and repair work on the space flight system vehicle composite structures.
Performs precise trimming/drilling/finishing of composite structure component parts and assemblies.
Assembles composite structures including layup, bonding, and fastener applications.
Performs surface preparations, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques within company process specification documentation and maintain precise measurements.
Fabricates laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials per company process specification documentation.
Prepares and manage parts for composite curing processes like bagging, placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections.
Achieves accurate calculations and processes for adhesive mixing ratios within company and manufacturing specifications.
Conducts general tolerance and dimensional calculations for layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points for composite material and components.
Utilizes measurement tools and devices such as calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches to execute work duties.
Applies composite expertise to perform close tolerance scarf repairs whenever needed.
Communicates and accurately document work in progress, including correctly recording required completed task and completed job signoffs per company documentation requirements.
Focuses on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables everyday.
Works collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.
You may be asked to perform other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years working with carbon fiber and fiberglass composite materials, assemblies, and tooling spanning layup, trimming, drilling, surface prep, bonding and curing type operations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid passport and able to obtain a driver’s license.
Familiarity with industry practices for composite assemblies and materials.
Must be willing to travel and be on-call.
Qualified to obtain Air Operations Area (AOA) access.
Proactive, strategic and detail-oriented approaches with a strong commitment to safety, quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups.
Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals.
Ability to use computer applications and MS Office suite of tools.
Seeks out diverse perspectives and helps one another win.
Holds themselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.
Work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed.
Travel 25% or more of the time.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position – 8 hours minimum.
Able to maneuver in tight spaces through positioning self by stooping, bending, crawling – 3 hours minimum.
Physically able to handle items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds (unassisted).
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Preferred to have a valid FAA approved Airframe and Powerplant license (A&P License).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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