Aircraft Composite Technician DAS Aviation - 1509

About the role

This position is available at DAS Aviation in Cedar Hill, TX.

Responsibilities

• Repairs parts/components by means of "Wet Layup" and "Prepreg".
• Facilitates repairs using a clean room and cured by means of an autoclave or controlled oven.
• Utilizes various composite bonding methods including: co-curing, co-bonding, secondary bonding, metal bonding, with adhesives in liquid form, and film.
• Uses close tolerance measuring tools (i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, etc.).
• Operates hand tools (i.e., drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools, etc.).
• Aligns and assembles components using jig, templates, and fixtures.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that involve cutting, grinding, blending, and sanding.
• Uses bagging materials for a wide range of component shapes and styles.
• Applies "Hot-Bonder" type machine cure procedures.
• Maintains and cleans shop facilities, equipment, and tooling when required.
• Safely operates shop equipment such as: curing oven, autoclave, vacuum.
• Navigates electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.

Requirements

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and Powerplant License is not required, but welcome.
• A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
• Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as composite technician.
• Master: 5+ years’ experience as a composite technician.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attends work every day as scheduled; able to work overtime as workflow permits.
• Notifies supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
• Reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
• Works in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
• Follows all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
• Maintains customer-oriented work habits.

Qualifications

• Lifts 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending, squatting, or sitting.
• Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.
• Climbs ladders and stairs.
• Standing for long periods of time.

Skills

• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K match
• Time off accruals
• Weekly pay days
• And much more.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.