Aviation Composite Technician – Autoclave & Layup Expert

Allflight Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Matching 401k

Job summary

Allflight Corporation is seeking an Aviation Composite Technician to join our FAA-approved Repair Station. You will inspect, test, repair, and fabricate composite components and assemblies for commercial aircraft, including flight control surfaces and engine cowls, following Customer/FAA/EASA requirements and approved data.

The role requires extensive composite experience, lay-up and infusion with carbon fiber, ply orientation knowledge, and operation of autoclave and ovens.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years in relevant industry.
• Able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints/drawings and related instructions.
• Capable of basic mathematical calculations.
• Must have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, clean, and service aircraft composite components and assemblies per applicable requirements and approved data.
• Initiate and document nonconforming materials, hardware, tools, parts, assemblies, or portions thereof.
• Perform composite lay-up, repairs, and alterations to approved technical data.
• Operate autoclave, hydraulic presses, and ovens to complete bonding cycles.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area and record all fab/repair tasks on company documents.
• Collaborate with teammates to uphold quality and safety procedures.

Skills

Composite lay-up

Prepreg material handling

Vacuum bagging

Autoclave operation

Blueprint reading

Inspection equipment knowledge

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclave

Oven

Laser projection

Automated ply cutting equipment

Job description

Allflight Corporation is seeking an Aviation Composite Technician to join our FAA-approved Repair Station. You will inspect, test, repair, and fabricate composite components and assemblies for commercial aircraft, including flight control surfaces and engine cowls, following Customer/FAA/EASA requirements and approved data.

The role requires extensive composite experience, lay-up and infusion with carbon fiber, ply orientation knowledge, and operation of autoclave and ovens.