Composite Repair Mechanic Wichita, KS

Accelera; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced technician to service Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 components in an FAA-certified facility. You will perform repairs by following structural repair manuals, maintenance guides, and manufacturer documentation, while fabricating, reworking, and repairing non-metallic assemblies using bonding techniques and material knowledge.

Daily tasks include inspections, documentation, and using precision instruments to verify dimensions, with potential for first

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in septum core replacement, lay-up, and taper sanding techniques.
• Five+ years of hands-on experience in composite repair preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills via practical assessment during training.

Responsibilities

• Keep all personal certifications current and valid.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of fabricated or procured components for quality.
• Identify and formally record non-conforming conditions for MRB evaluations.
• Support operational excellence by performing process surveillance to ensure standards.
• Prepare and update quality records to ensure accurate documentation.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software to support manufacturing, fabrication, and rework per engineering configurations.

Skills

Septum core replacement

Lay-up techniques

Taper sanding

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

About the Role: You will be tasked with servicing Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft components. Operating within an FAA-certified facility, you will execute repairs by strictly adhering to structural repair manuals, component maintenance guides, and official manufacturer or airline documentation. Your daily duties involve collaborating with your team to conduct maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on a diverse range of composite, fiberglass, acrylic, and metallic parts.

To ensure our customers receive high-quality products on schedule, you will utilize established procedures, technical drawings, and process specifications. You will also be expected to manage multiple tasks and operate various machinery simultaneously. Your technical proficiency will be essential as you fabricate, rework, and repair non-metallic assemblies, utilizing your deep understanding of bonding techniques and material characteristics. You will execute repairs that align with engineering goals by interpreting electronic work instructions, model-based definitions, and MRB dispositions. Furthermore, you will confirm part dimensions using precision electronic and mechanical instruments, with the potential to conduct first article inspections. You must be capable of capturing and validating measurement data to satisfy top-level engineering requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Keep all necessary personal certifications current and valid.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections, including the initial review of fabricated or procured components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and formally record any non-conforming conditions to facilitate Material Review Board evaluations.
• Help maintain operational excellence by performing process surveillance to ensure strict adherence to all standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation by preparing and updating quality records.
• Utilize CAD/CAM software or similar digital tools to support manufacturing, fabrication, and rework processes according to engineering configurations.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in septum core replacement, lay-up, and taper sanding techniques.
• Ideally, you possess five or more years of hands-on experience in the field of composite repair.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate their technical skills through a practical assessment during the training phase.
• The selection process includes an initial phone interview.
• While the role 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 performing manual labor for the duration of your shift.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime hours is required as business needs dictate.