Composite Repair Technician

Airbus Helicopters; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd in Fort Erie, Ontario is seeking Composite Repair Technicians for a permanent, entry‑level role. You will repair helicopter parts using composite materials and wet lay‑ups, perform surface preparation with hand and pneumatic tools, and learn bagging techniques under supervision.

You will follow repair instructions, measure parts with metric tools, ensure traceability of production orders, support safety standards, and work rotating shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using small hand tools such as spreaders, sanders, drills, grinders, tape measure, digital scales.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding instruction documents.
• Knowledge of wet lay-ups is an asset.
• Experience in aerospace industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce parts using composite materials in a wet layup process.
• Strong knowledge of composite lay-up techniques.
• Measure materials using basic metric measuring equipment.
• Prepare parts for curing process through bagging techniques.
• Ensure all production orders are completed with traceability for all parts.
• Report to lead hand recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organized

Multitasking

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Wet lay-up tools

Job description

WE’R LOOKING FOR COMPOSITE REPAIR TECHNICIANS (3 POSITIONS)

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Manufacturing. The Composite Repair Technician is responsible for Repairing of various helicopter parts using a variety of different materials and resins depending on the parts and the repair instruction provided. The Composite Repair Technician will use hand and pneumatic tools for surface preparation and sanding. The Composite Repair Technician in addition will also learn bagging techniques when doing wet lay-ups. Required to work weekly rotating shifts.

Main Responsibilities

Production

• Reinforce parts using composite materials in a wet layup process.
• Strong knowledge of composite lay-up techniques.
• Measure materials using basic metric measuring equipment.
• Prepare parts for curing process through bagging techniques.
• Keen awareness of the importance and impact their work has on downstream processes.
• Ensure all production orders are completed fully and properly with all traceability for all parts.
• Working knowledge of IFMA’s, EI’s and Technical notes (specifications).
• Reworking of parts to fix any non-conforming imperfections.
• Understanding of proper repairing techniques - surface preparation, resin mixing, wet lay-ups, bagging and curing methods.
• Report to lead hand recommendations for process improvements and provide explanations and demonstrations as required.

Departmental Involvement

• Foster health and safety in the workplace and knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate standard work practices to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensure work areas and equipment kept clean and neat - 5S and FOD free.
• Assist with work station set up.

Position Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience using small hand tools such as spreaders, sanders, drills, grinders, tape measure, digital scales.
• Knowledge of reading and understanding instruction documents.
• Knowledge of wet lay-ups is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of quality requirements and how to effectively meet quality standards.
• Teamwork focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Follow standardized repair instructions.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.
• Organized Individual.
• Work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to set priorities & multitask.
• Knowledge of small hand and pneumatic tools.

AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Composite Manufacturing

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