AEROSPACE REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Sundus; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus is seeking an Aerospace Repair Technician based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves repairing and reworking aerospace composites, including bonding, lamination, surface prep, and hot bonding, in strict compliance with technical drawings and quality standards.

The candidate should have 3–8 years of aerospace repair experience, a relevant technical education, and hands-on use of common aerospace hand tools. The position requires on-site work for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in a similar aerospace repair/composite technician role.
• High School Diploma, apprenticeship, or relevant on-the-job experience in a related industry.
• Practical experience using hand tools such as angle grinders, drills, reamers, sealant applicators, and cutting wheels in an aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of common composite defects and repair techniques.
• Experience in hardware bonding, wet lamination, edge sealing, hand trimming, and deburring.
• Experience with minor/cosmetic rework and major structural composite repairs.
• Knowledge of step sanding, scarfing, and staggering techniques for removing cured UD and composite fabric layers.
• Experience in surface preparation prior to bonding.
• Hands-on experience with Hot Bonding processes and Heat con equipment.
• Understanding of composite and prepreg material characteristics.
• Knowledge of resin and adhesive systems, including mixing and application.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aerospace composite repair and rework activities in line with drawings and instructions.
• Perform minor and major structural repairs, bonding, lamination, and surface prep.
• Follow aerospace quality standards and work instructions to ensure compliance and traceability.

Skills

Composite repair

Bonding

Laminate

Graphic/technical drawings reading

Surface preparation

Hot bonding

Hand tools operation (grinders, drills

Education

High School Diploma / Apprenticeship

Tools

Angle grinders

Drills

Reamers

Sealant applicators

Cutting wheels

Job description

Job Purpose
Responsible for carrying out aerospace composite repair and rework activities, including minor and major structural repairs, bonding, lamination, surface preparation, and hot bonding, while following technical drawings, work instructions, and aerospace quality standards.

Job Code: JPC-6646
Job Title: Aerospace Repair Technician
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract: 12 Months
Job Purpose
Responsible for carrying out aerospace composite repair and rework activities, including minor and major structural repairs, bonding, lamination, surface preparation, and hot bonding, while following technical drawings, work instructions, and aerospace quality standards.
Key Requirements

• 3 8 years of experience in a similar aerospace repair/composite technician role.
• High School Diploma, apprenticeship, or relevant on-the-job experience in a related industry.
• Practical experience using hand tools such as angle grinders, drills, reamers, sealant applicators, and cutting wheels in an aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of common composite defects and repair techniques.
• Experience in hardware bonding, wet lamination, edge sealing, hand trimming, and deburring.
• Experience with minor/cosmetic rework and major structural composite repairs.
• Knowledge of step sanding, scarfing, and staggering techniques for removing cured UD and composite fabric layers.
• Experience in surface preparation prior to bonding.
• Hands-on experience with Hot Bonding processes and Heat con equipment.
• Understanding of composite and prepreg material characteristics.
• Knowledge of resin and adhesive systems, including mixing and application.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and work instructions.

Qualification

• High School Diploma / Apprenticeship / Relevant technical experience.
• Relevant aerospace, aircraft maintenance, composite repair, or technical certification is an advantage.