Composite Repair Mechanic Wichita, KS

Accelera; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accelera in Wichita, KS is seeking a Composite Mechanic to support repairs on Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft within an FAA-certified facility. You will follow maintenance manuals, utilize CAD/CAM tools, and fabricate or repair non-metallic assemblies in accordance with engineering specs.

The role emphasizes high-quality workmanship, strict documentation, and coordination with the team to deliver components on schedule. Shift flexibility to second shift is possible as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in composite repair.
• Proficiency in taper sanding and lay-up techniques.
• Experience removing and replacing septum cores.
• Initial telephone screening as part of the hiring process.

Responsabilités

• Keep all necessary certifications up to date.
• Perform inspections of fabricated or procured components.
• Log non-compliant conditions for MRB processing.
• Monitor processes to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Maintain organized quality documentation.
• Use CAD/CAM or similar tools for part manufacturing and rework.

Connaissances

Composite repair

Taper sanding

Lay-up techniques

Septum core removal

Outils

CAD/CAM software

Precision measurement tools

Description du poste

Role Overview: As a Composite Mechanic, you will focus on Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft. You will execute repairs within an FAA-certified facility, strictly following structural and component maintenance manuals, alongside manufacturer-provided repair guidelines. You will collaborate with your team to conduct maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on diverse structural and non-structural components, including fiberglass, acrylics, and various composite or metallic materials. By utilizing approved documentation, technical drawings, and quality standards, you will help ensure that high-quality components are delivered to our clients on schedule. This role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and operate various machinery simultaneously. You will demonstrate your technical proficiency by fabricating, reworking, and repairing non-metallic aircraft assemblies, utilizing your deep understanding of material bonding and characteristics. Furthermore, you will ensure all repairs align with engineering specifications by interpreting electronic work instructions, model-based definitions, and MRB dispositions. You will also confirm part dimensions using precision measurement instruments and may be responsible for conducting first article inspections. Your role involves capturing and validating measurement data to satisfy top-level engineering requirements.

Job Site: Wichita, Kansas

Core Responsibilities

• Keep all necessary personal certifications up to date.
• Help ensure high-quality standards by conducting thorough inspections, including initial reviews of fabricated or procured components.
• Identify and formally log any non-compliant conditions to facilitate Material Review Board processing.
• Support operational excellence by monitoring processes to ensure full adherence to established requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized quality documentation.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software or similar digital tools to assist in the manufacturing and rework of parts to meet engineering configurations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in taper sanding, lay-up techniques, and the removal and replacement of septum cores.
• Ideally, you possess at least five years of professional experience in composite repair.
• Candidates will be evaluated on their technical skills during the initial training phase.
• The hiring process includes an initial telephone screening.

Operational Details

• While the position may begin on the first shift, you should be prepared for a transition to the second shift.
• You must be physically capable of standing and working for the duration of your entire shift.
• Flexibility to work overtime hours and weekends is required as business needs dictate.

Required Skill Sets

• Aircraft Structures
• Composite Materials & Repair