Composite Mechanic I3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling

401(k)

Holiday pay

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Composite Mechanic I3 in Wichita, KS. You will perform repair work on wide body aircraft composites with significant independence and technical responsibility.

The role requires heavy composite repair experience, focusing on composite repair rather than layups, and will involve working in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment. Candidates should be prepared for an Associate - W2, on-site position with benefits and security considerations.

Qualifications

• Heavy composite repair experience.
• Focus on composite repair, not layup.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional repair work with independence, originality and judgment within composite repair.
• Serve as technical reference authority for repair in your area of expertise.

Skills

Heavy composite repair

Composite repair focus

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Composite Mechanic I3 Wichita, KS Posted: 8/11/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224954

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Wide Body Aircraft Composite Repair Mechanic, in Wichita, KS.

Job Description:

An MO4A repair technician is required to perform professional repair work involving considerable independence in approach, demanding a considerable degree of originality, ingenuity and judgment, and knowledge of more than one field of, or expertise (for example, acts as his/her organization's technical reference authority) in a particular field of professional repair within your organization.

Skills:

• This is not a regular Composite Mechanic req.. Candidate must have heavy Composite repair experience
• Please focus on "Composite Repair" vs "Composite Layup"

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled