Maintenance Composite Technician

Republic Airways Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways Inc. in North Carolina is hiring for a composite aircraft maintenance position. Candidates must possess an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and have at least 18 months of relevant experience. The role involves working near moving mechanical parts and lifting significant weights, all while ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong decision-making skills and the ability to work from engineering drawings. A valid driver’s license is also required. This is a physically demanding role with potential travel required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Previous experience as an A&A P mechanic or airline experience with at least 18 months.
• Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform composite aircraft maintenance activities according to established policies.
• Complete all associated documentation and prepare for records filing.
• Keep upper management informed concerning issues that may affect work performance.

Skills

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

Experience in composites

Ability to work with engineering drawings

Valid Driver’s License

Decision-making skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Required tools for aircraft maintenance

Job description

Position Purpose

Perform composite aircraft maintenance activities according to established policies and procedures as directed by a lead mechanic or supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Perform all assigned work in accordance with Company work cards, logbook entries, and applicable aircraft, component, engine maintenance manuals, SRM, or Company generated engineering documents.
• Complete all associated documentation and prepare for records filing.
• Remain current on all revisions to Company manuals.
• Keep upper management informed concerning issues that may affect work performance.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow written procedures for support shops.
• Composite shop work, paint preparation, sanding, and painting.
• Perform additional jobs or duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• Previous experience as an A&A P mechanic or airline experience with at least 18 months professional aircraft experience in composites, including wet lay‑ups, metal‑to‑metal hot bond, vacuum bag repairs, core replacement, and familiarity with sheet metal practices.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and written specifications.
• Stable employment history.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Possess the required tools.
• Able to work both in a team setting and individually.
• Ability to pass an FAA required 10‑year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively and be understood by groups of associates.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Decision‑making skills with moderate impact and limited decision authority.

Physical Demands

• Must stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms 90% of the time.
• Must climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time.
• Must lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time.
• Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft, and machinery.

Work Environment

• Work near moving mechanical parts, with fumes or airborne particles 90% or more of the time.
• Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time.
• Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time.
• Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open‑air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time.
• Work is very loud; respirator and protective equipment may be required.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support 24‑hour operations.

Travel Requirements

• Allowed to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability, and Veteran Accommodations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations.