Composites Technician III

JOB TITLE: COMPOSITES TECHNICIAN III

DEPARTMENT: SUSTAINMENT OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: SUSTAINMENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

CLEARANCE: SECRET

STATUS: FULL-TIME

JOB SUMMARY:

The Composite Technician III performs advanced composite fabrication, assembly, and repair on aircraft structures and components. This role requires deep expertise in complex lay-ups, curing processes, and precision trimming/finishing operations. The Composite Technician III serves as a technical leader on the team, supports process improvements, and works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production leadership to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection, repair, modification, and refurbishment of aircraft composite structures in accordance with approved engineering and maintenance documentation.
• Execute composite repairs including bonded repairs, laminate repairs, core repairs, wet layups, vacuum bagging, and adhesive bonding operations.
• Remove, replace, and install structural components, hardware, bonded assemblies, and aircraft subassemblies as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, maintenance manuals, and repair procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Conduct damage assessments and identify structural discrepancies including cracks, delamination, disbonding, corrosion, wear, and impact damage.
• Complete required maintenance records, repair documentation, and inspection reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Perform aircraft disassembly, reassembly, operational checks, and support return-to-service activities following maintenance actions.
• Maintain compliance with quality, safety, configuration control, and workmanship standards while ensuring proper handling of composite materials and repair consumables.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Production personnel to resolve repair-related issues and support aircraft readiness objectives.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of relevant composite fabrication/repair experience
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Highly skilled in the use of tooling and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches, and pneumatic tools
• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to quality and process compliance
• Proven ability to work independently and lead efforts within a cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced production setting
• Completion of recurring FOD training and awareness requirements (upon hire and annually)
• Must be able to obtain a DOT physical and haul trailers to and from offsite location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in composites manufacturing or repair in aerospace, defense, or similar industries
• Experience supporting or leading production teams or mentoring junior technicians
• Familiarity with military aviation operations and standard.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
• Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
• Operating hand and power tools
• Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
• Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
• Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required.

The hourly range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and work location, where applicable.