Aircraft Composite Technician - Weekend Shift

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for a weekend shift in Cedar Hill, TX. The role involves wet layup and prepreg work, curing with autoclave/ovens, and extensive use of bagging materials in a controlled shop setting.

You'll operate measurement tools, hand tools, and curing equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards. A high school diploma is required, A&P license not mandatory but welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant license welcomed but not required.
• Experience as composite technician is preferred; able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Capable to use close tolerance measuring tools (scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages).
• Capable to use hand tools (drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation).
• 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; bagging for a wide range of components.
• Capable of using a Hot-Bonder type curing machine.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Safely operate curing oven, autoclave, vacuum equipment.
• Basic computer skills to navigate electronic training, manuals, and maintenance databases.
• English communication; teamwork and professional conduct.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Jigs & fixtures

PPE usage

Bagging materials

Autoclave curing

Shop equipment safety

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave

Curing oven

Hot-Bonder

Power tools

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for a weekend shift in Cedar Hill, TX. The role involves wet layup and prepreg work, curing with autoclave/ovens, and extensive use of bagging materials in a controlled shop setting.

You'll operate measurement tools, hand tools, and curing equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards. A high school diploma is required, A&P license not mandatory but welcome.