Aviation Repair Technician - 3rd shift

CTL Aerospace, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CTL Aerospace is a full-service repair station focused on the overhaul and repair of aircraft metal and composite components. We seek an Aviation Repair Technician for our northern Cincinnati, OH location, offering a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Candidates should have aircraft composite or sheet metal experience; FAA licensing is a plus and willingness to travel may be required. The role includes safety-critical duties and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent; US Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Aircraft composite or sheet metal experience.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant license a plus.
• Automotive body finishing/painting experience a plus.
• Industrial trade school training in automotive or aircraft-related fields a plus.
• Aluminum welding experience a plus.
• Mandatory FAA drug and alcohol screening.
• Able to work in a repair environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of basic hand tools and equipment (grinders, drills, rivet guns, sanders, etc.).
• Perform composite repairs including adhesive application, curing, painting and finishing of carbon fiber/fiberglass components.
• Perform adhesive bonding of components including layup, vacuum bagging and curing.
• Remove coatings and adhesives by media blasting, grinding or machining.
• Read and interpret repair procedures.
• Understand basic dimensioning and tolerances and translate repair instructions into action.

Skills

Hand tool operation

Composite repairs

Adhesive bonding

Reading repair procedures

Dimensioning & tolerances

Safety & compliance

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

US Citizenship or Green Card Holder

Trade school training in automotive or aircraft

Aluminum welding experience (plus)

Job description

Job Description

CTL Aerospace is a full-service FAA/EASA/CAAC Repair Station providing services to the aerospace industry since 1946. The CTL Repair Division specializes in the overhaul and repair of aircraft metal and composite components.

Aviation Repair Technician

Job Description

We are seeking talented professionals to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment as an Aviation Repair Technician at our northern Cincinnati, Ohio location (less than 30 minutes from Dayton and/or northern Kentucky).

Job Requirements

• Setup and operate a variety of basic hand tools (grinders, drills, rivet guns, sanders, etc.) and equipment. Operations involve hand-blending of critical surfaces, re-drilling/reaming/relocating holes, riveting, etc.
• Composite repairs including adhesive application, curing, painting and finishing of carbon fiber/fiberglass components.
• Adhesive bonding of components including layup, vacuum bagging and curing.
• Removal of coatings and adhesives by media blasting, grinding or machining.
• Read and interpret repair procedures.
• Understand basic dimensioning and tolerances.
• Translate repair instructions into action.
• Ability to multi-task and cross-train in different areas.
• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety precautions in the shop environment.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to listen and communicate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Potential for domestic and/or international travel. Passport a plus.

Job Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent / US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• Aircraft composite or sheet metal experience.
• Previous military/aviation experience or FAA Airframe & Powerplant license a plus.
• Automotive body finishing and/or painting experience a plus.
• Industrial trade school training - automotive or aircraft related a plus.
• Aluminum welding experience a plus
• Mandatory FAA drug and alcohol screening.
• Able to work in a repair environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

This position requires you to undergo a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test for the following prohibited drugs (as defined in 49 CFR

• 40.3) prior to being hired or transferred into a Department of Transportation (DOT) safety-sensitive position as defined in 14 CFR part 120[1]:
• Marijuana,
• Cocaine,
• Opioids,
• Phencyclidine (PCP), and
• Amphetamines.

[1] A safety-sensitive function, as described in 14 CFR part 120,

• 120.105 and 120.215, includes a flight crew member, flight attendant, flight instructor, aircraft dispatcher, aircraft maintenance or preventive maintenance, ground security coordinator, aviation screener, air traffic controller, and operations control specialist.

CTL Aerospace will provide a pay rate commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package.

To learn more about our company, please visit http://www.ctlaerospace.com.

CTL Aerospace is an EEO/M/F/Disability/VET and Drug Free Employer