Aircraft Composite Technician 2nd Shift- DAS Aviation

West Star Aviation, LLC; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aviation repair organization as an Aircraft Composite Technician on the 2nd shift. This entry-level position involves repairing composite parts using advanced techniques and tools, contributing to a team environment while enjoying a culture of respect and opportunities for growth. Benefits start immediately to support your well-being and career aspirations.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401K match

Paid lunch

Time off accruals

Weekly pay days

Qualifications

• Ability to use close tolerance measuring tools.
• Capable of performing alignment/assembly using jigs, templates, and fixtures.
• Ability to navigate electronic training and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Repair parts/components by means of Wet Layup and Prepreg.
• Use of PPE when cutting, grinding, blending, and sanding.
• Maintenance, cleaning, and repair of shop facilities and equipment.

Skills

Measurement

Communication in English

Tools

Hand tools

Close tolerance measuring tools

Curing oven

Autoclave

Hot-Bonder

Job description

Aircraft Composite Technician 2nd Shift- DAS Aviation

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2nd shift schedule is Monday-Thursday, 2pm-12am. The shift incentive includes a 10% -15% premium, paid lunch, 3 day weekends, eligibility to transfer to 1st shift as needed.

DAS Aviation is one of the industry leading repair organizations and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Composite Technician at DAS Aviation:

As Composite technician repairs parts/components by means of "Wet Layup" and "Prepreg". Some repairs must be facilitated using a clean room and cured by means of an autoclave or controlled oven. Types of Composite bonding methods utilized in repair may consist of: Co-curing, Co-bonding, secondary bonding, metal bonding, with adhesives in liquid form, and film.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

• Capable to use close tolerance measuring tools (i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, etc.).
• Capable to use hand tools (i.e., drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools, 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
• Able to properly bag for a wide range of component shapes and styles.
• Capable of using a "Hot-Bonder" type machine cure procedure.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling when required.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as: curing oven, autoclave, vacuum
• Basic computer skills to be able to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance data bases
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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