Aviation Fiberglass Technician

General MRO Aerospace INC; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

7 paid major holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

General MRO Aerospace INC. is seeking an experienced Fiberglass Technician to join our team. You will inspect, fabricate, repair and modify fiberglass/composite components for flight safety in accordance with FAA regulations and customer specs.

You will work on overhauls, hot-bond repairs, core repairs, and participate in timely, compliant sign-offs. Strong English communication and detail orientation are required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience performing structural composite repair per FAA Part 145 standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, meet deadlines and collaborate as a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills for moderately complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRO overhauls and complex composite repairs.
• Troubleshoot and inspect for delamination and damage.
• Follow SRM, CMM, and engineering orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written English

Spanish is a plus

MS Office

Vacuum bagging

Honeycomb core repairs

Hot-bond equipment

Team player

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

FAA A&P certificate

1–2 years composite repair experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hot bond equipment

Vacuum bagging

Honeycomb core repairs

Job description

Description

General MRO Aerospace (GMA) is a globally recognized FAA 145 Repair Station that specializes in maintenance and repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and electromechanical aircraft components. Since 2006, we have consistently set new industry standards in all aspects of our business by providing unmatched flexibility, tailored services, and highly competitive turnaround times.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated team player and result-driven Fiberglass Technician to join our team. This role ensures inspections, fabricates, repairs, and modifies fiberglass and composite components repairs while meeting strict FAA regulations and airline customer specifications for flight safety. If you have what it takes to perform this job, then we want you in our team!

Essential Duties

• Perform MRO Overhauls: Execute complex composite repairs, wet layups and component overhauls.
• Troubleshoot & Inspect: Assess inbound parts for delamination, skin damage, core crushed areas and lightning strikes.
• Follow Technical Data: Interpret aircraft Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), and engineering orders.
• Execute Hot Bond Repairs: Set up and operate digital hot bonders, heat blankets and vacuum bagging systems.
• Perform Core Repairs: Replace damaged honeycomb core materials using potting compounds or core plugs.
• Meet Turnaround Times (TAT): Work efficiently to meet strict delivery deadlines for clients.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Complete sign-offs accurately.

Requirements

Experience, Skills and Qualification

Experience

• Performs skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and modification to a variety of aircraft components in accordance with CMM regulations and standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines, manage a large volume of communication and be a team player.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities for moderately complex issues.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with ability to exercise informed risk taking in order to make judgment calls.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Proficient in vacuum bagging, honeycomb core repairs, and hot-bond equipment operations.
• Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision.

Qualification

• Education equivalence or minimum 1–2 years of hands-on structural composite repair experience within an FAA Part 145 MRO station.
• FAA Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate is highly preferred.

Benefits Offered

• 50% employer-paid medical for individual coverage
• Medical, vision, dental, and gap coverage
• Life, critical illness, short-term disability and accident coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
• 7 Paid major holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Positive team-focused work environment
• Opportunity for internal growth and advancement