Composite Technician

Air Methods; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods is seeking a skilled fabricator/repair technician to fabricate, assemble and repair composite production and aircraft parts. The role involves installing interiors, modifying panels for medical and mechanical systems, and monitoring material usage in the shop.

You will design and build molds, fabricate components from molds, and repair parts returned from service. Regular maintenance of tools and equipment is required, with occasional weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years related experience or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ composites manufacturing/repair experience preferred.
• FAA Airframe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install aircraft interiors and modify panels for medical and mechanical systems.
• Design and construct composite and wood molds; fabricate parts from molds.
• Monitor and control material usage in the shop.
• Evaluate and repair aircraft parts returned from service.
• Maintain scheduled maintenance of machinery, tools and work area.
• Occasional shift work, weekends, and overtime.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Measuring & inspection

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

1–3 years composites manufacturing/repair

Tools

Sheet metal shear

Hand brake

Belt sander

Band saw

Table saw

Drill press

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Job SummaryFabricate, assemble or repair composite production and aircraft parts. Install aircraft interiors modifying panels for medical and mechanical systems. Responsible for monitoring and controlling material usage in the shop.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Install aircraft interiors modifying panels for medical and mechanical systems.
• Design and construct composite and wood molds, fabricate plastic and composite parts from respective molds, construct small sheet metal or wood parts as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling material usage in the shop.
• Evaluate and repair aircraft parts returned from aircraft in service.
• Maintain scheduled maintenance and repairs of machinery, tools and work area.
• Occasional shift work, weekends, and overtime.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years’ prior composites manufacturing and repair experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to apply fundamental concepts and knowledge of composite skills and their application.
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude under deadline pressures.

Equipment Used

• Sheet metal shear, hand brake, belt sander, band saw, table saw, drill press, sheet metal and wood working related hand and air tools.
• Employee must provide necessary hand tools to perform duties in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Certification

• FAA Airframe certification preferred.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $23.76/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $29.09/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)