Composite Technician – Aerospace

Tata Advanced Systems Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is recruiting experienced Aircraft Composite Technicians for its Vemagal, Karnataka facility. The role focuses on assembly, repair, and inspection of composite helicopter structures in a world-class aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in aerospace manufacturing or MRO, with hands-on skills in lay-up, repair, vacuum bagging, and reading engineering drawings. Experience on helicopters is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience.
• Experience in composite lay-up and structural assembly.
• Composite repair (layer replacement, core replacement).
• Vacuum bagging and curing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Knowledge of in-process and final inspection.
• Experience working on helicopters or aircraft structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite lay-up, trimming, drilling, riveting, and structural assembly activities.
• Carry out composite repair activities including layer replacement and core replacement.
• Execute vacuum bagging techniques and composite curing processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, installation drawings, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Perform structural fitting activities ensuring adherence to aerospace quality standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of composite assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, safety requirements and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Composite lay-up

Composite repair

Vacuum bagging

Engineering drawings

Inspection

Aircraft experience

Job description

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player in aerospace and defence solutions in India. Tata Advanced Systems offers a comprehensive range of integrated solutions across Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defence value chain—from design, engineering and manufacturing to full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Its portfolio spans satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and protected mobility solutions, as well as aircrafts and helicopters

TASL's H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Vemagal, Karnataka, manufactures and assembles Airbus H125 helicopters, supporting the growth of India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity to work on world-class helicopter programs using advanced aerospace manufacturing and composite technologies in a globally recognized production environment.

Location: TASL – H125 Final Assembly Line (FAL), Vemagal, Kolar

Experience: 3–5 Years

We are looking for experienced Aircraft Composite Technicians with prior aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience to support the assembly, repair, and inspection of composite helicopter structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform composite lay-up, trimming, drilling, riveting, and structural assembly activities.
• Carry out composite repair activities including layer replacement and core replacement.
• Execute vacuum bagging techniques and composite curing processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, installation drawings, process sheets, and work instructions.
• Perform structural fitting activities while ensuring adherence to aerospace quality standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of composite assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and product quality.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience
• Experience in composite lay-up and structural assembly
• Composite repair (layer replacement, core replacement)
• Vacuum bagging and curing processes
• Ability to read engineering and structural drawings
• Knowledge of in-process and final inspection
• Experience working on helicopters or aircraft structures will be an added advantage