Lead Composites Technician - Aerospace Manufacturing

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD seeks a Composites Technician Lead to perform complex fabrication and repair on aircraft structures, providing day-to-day technical leadership to the Composite team. This role requires expert proficiency in lay-ups, curing, trimming, and working closely with engineering and quality teams.

You will mentor technicians, support safety and continuous improvement, and coordinate workflows to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Composites manufacturing or repair experience in aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and skilled with tooling and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced composite manufacturing operations, including hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, finishing, and repair.
• Coordinate daily workflow, assign tasks, and guide technicians to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Oversee composite repairs per drawings, specifications, and repair procedures for accuracy and integrity.
• Inspect in-process and final assemblies, identify defects, and implement corrective actions with authorization.
• Read and interpret work instructions, drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Train, mentor, and develop personnel to support safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lay-up proficiency

Curing processes

Reading drawings

Quality orientation

Team leadership

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Platform Aerospace in Hollywood, MD seeks a Composites Technician Lead to perform complex fabrication and repair on aircraft structures, providing day-to-day technical leadership to the Composite team. This role requires expert proficiency in lay-ups, curing, trimming, and working closely with engineering and quality teams.

You will mentor technicians, support safety and continuous improvement, and coordinate workflows to meet production schedules and customer requirements.