Aerospace Composite Technician — Wet Layup & Autoclave

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

DAS Aviation is a leading repair organization offering growth opportunities and a culture of respect. The Composite Technician handles repair of parts using wet layup and prepregs, with clean room and autoclave curing as needed. The role requires precise measuring, use of hand tools, and adherence to FAA guidelines.

Join a team focused on quality and safety in an industrial setting with multiple departments, where reliability and teamwork are valued and omnipresent in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; A&P license not required but welcome.
• Journeyman: 0-5 years of composite technician experience; Master: 5+ years.
• Must be able to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Capable to use close tolerance measuring tools (scales, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Capable to use hand tools (drill motors, rivet guns, etc.).
• Ability to perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• PPE must be used when cutting, grinding, blending, and sanding.
• Extensive use of bagging materials; bag for a wide range of component shapes.

Skills

Close tolerance tools

Hand tools

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Curing oven

Autoclave

Job description

DAS Aviation is a leading repair organization offering growth opportunities and a culture of respect. The Composite Technician handles repair of parts using wet layup and prepregs, with clean room and autoclave curing as needed. The role requires precise measuring, use of hand tools, and adherence to FAA guidelines.

Join a team focused on quality and safety in an industrial setting with multiple departments, where reliability and teamwork are valued and omnipresent in daily tasks.