COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Job Description


COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

HQ Aero is currently recruiting for a COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN in TUCSON AZ.

Responsibilities:

As a Composite Technician, you will be required to:

• Document work performed per appropriate manuals including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Structure Repair Manual (SRM), Engineering Drawings (EO’s), and Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC).
• Inspect/repair parts as required.
• Assist in performing minor structural repairs on composite components detached or attached to aircraft including, but not limited to flight controls, doors, wing tops, engine inlet and cowlings, stabilizers, radomes, aft stingers, and horizontal to vertical stabilizer close-out fairings at on-site or off-site locations.
• Perform composite-related repair tasks in accordance with approved/accepted data consisting of, but not limited to the restoration of aramid, fiberglass, and carbon and aluminum mesh fabrics.
• Complete assigned tasks within allocated man-hours on schedule.
• Perform vacuum bagging.
• Prepare all requirements for repairs according to approved/accepted data.
• Operate a broad variety of hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures included but not limited to Safety Manual Section 1225.

Job Requirements:

• You typically have at least 5 years of composite repair/modification experience.
• Airframe License (preferred)
• You have formal vocational training or equivalent.
• You have customer service/aviation work experience.
• You have basic PC skills.
• You have basic knowledge of pulling maintenance manuals/IPC’s from a computer.
• You have basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials.
• You have demonstrated the ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and/or aircraft status.
• You have demonstrated the ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings.

Job Type:

• Full-time, Contract
• Shift Hours/Schedule: 12 hour shifts | 1st shift: 6:30 am – 7:00 pm, 2nd shift: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am; 3 days on with 4 days off | 4 days on with 3 days off.
• Candidate must be willing to work either shift. Overtime is available.
• Travel Pay $200 (if applicable)
• Longevity Bonus Offered   

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to work as part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with little to no guidance.  Must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, with the ability to multi-task.
• Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Position requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.
• Work Environment: Ability to work in confined spaces.  FAR Part 145 aircraft maintenance in a hanger and ramp environment.

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the successful applicant. If it not designated to cover to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the successful applicant. The successful applicant may be asked to perform other duties as required.

What we offer:

• HQ Aero provides guaranteed HASSLE-FREE weekly payroll.
• Direct deposit on first pay, per diem for eligible applicants, and payroll advances.
• Travel pay and longevity bonuses offered on majority of our contract assignments.
• Referral bonus is also offered to all of our technicians

If you are looking for a job in the aviation industry, you have come to the right place!  HQ Aero is always recruiting highly skilled, motivated and dedicated aviation personnel to support our customer’s manpower needs. By choosing to partner with HQ Aero, you will work with one of our knowledgeable aviation recruiters, and will gain access to aviation jobs offered by the top companies in the aviation industry. HQ Aero’s proven staffing approach has allowed us to successfully place many aviation professionals, just like you, in jobs across the globe. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with outstanding aviation talent to support their everyday business needs.  Our aviation employment openings are updated on a daily basis.