Aviation Composite Technician – Weekend Shift (On-Site)

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for the Cedar Hill, Texas location on the weekend shift. The role involves performing wet layup and prepregs to repair aircraft components, often in clean rooms with autoclave or ovens, and requires careful bonding and curing procedures.

The candidate should be comfortable using precision measuring tools, hand tools, and follow FAA-guided processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Airframe and Powerplant license not required but welcome.
• On-site weekend shift in Cedar Hill, TX.
• Journeyman: 0–5 years of experience; Master: 5+ years of experience as composite technician.

Responsibilities

• Capable to use close tolerance measuring tools (scales, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges).
• Capable to use hand tools (drill motors, die grinders, rivet guns).
• Ability to perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• Maintain safety and PPE during cutting, grinding, blending and sanding.

Skills

Close tolerance tools

Hand tools

Alignment/fixtures

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Curing oven

Autoclave

Bagging materials

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for the Cedar Hill, Texas location on the weekend shift. The role involves performing wet layup and prepregs to repair aircraft components, often in clean rooms with autoclave or ovens, and requires careful bonding and curing procedures.

The candidate should be comfortable using precision measuring tools, hand tools, and follow FAA-guided processes.