Aircraft Composites Bonder

STS Aviation Group; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Bond Technician, where your expertise in composite repairs will be crucial to maintaining the high standards of an industry-leading repair facility. This role involves hands-on work with advanced materials and techniques, including Wet Layup and Prepreg methods, in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for ensuring repairs meet technical specifications while working with a talented team dedicated to excellence in customer service. If you have a passion for aerospace and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in composite repairs using Wet Layup and Prepreg.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on aircraft components using various bonding methods.
• Ensure compliance with technical data and procedures.

Skills

Composite bonding methods

Blueprint reading

Close tolerance measuring tools

Hand tools usage

Alignment/assembly using jigs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hot-Bonder

Drill motors

Die grinders

Rivet guns

Fastener installation tools

Job description

Dallas Aeronautical Services (DAS) is an industry leading repair and overhaul facility specializing in composites, flight structures, components and nacelles for today’s sophisticated business and commercial aircraft. We recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.

As a bond technician you will perform repairs on parts/components by means of “Wet Layup” and “Prepreg”. Some repairs must be facilitated by the use of a clean room and cured by means of an autoclave. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repairs are made in accordance with current technical data and procedures.
• Must be able to read basic blueprints.
• Must be able to use close tolerance measuring tools (i.e., scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gages, etc.).
• Must be able to use hand tools (i.e., drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns, fastener installation tools, etc.).
• Must have ability to perform alignment/assembly using jigs, templates and fixtures.
• PPE must be used when cutting, grinding, blending, and sanding.
• Extensive use of bagging materials.
• Must be able to properly bag for a wide range of component shapes and styles.
• Capable of using a “Hot-Bonder” type machine cure procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years experience performing repairs on parts/components by means of “Wet Layup” and “Prepreg”.
• High school diploma, GED equivalent.
• Stand, kneel, bend for extended periods of time.
• Lift 50 lbs.

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.