Weekend Aircraft Composite Technician (Autoclave/Wet Layup)

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for the Cedar Hill, TX area on weekend shift. The role involves repairing parts using wet layup and prepregs, with clean room work and cured by autoclave or controlled oven.

Responsibilities include precise measurement, assembly with jigs, tool handling, safety compliance, and room maintenance. Basic computer use and clear English communication are required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman: 0-5 years of experience as composite technician.
• Master: 5+ years’ experience as a composite technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Airframe and Powerplant license welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Capable to use close tolerance measuring tools.
• Capable to use hand tools.
• Ability to perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• PPE must be used when cutting, grinding, blending, and sanding.
• Extensive use of bagging materials.
• Able to bag for a wide range of component shapes and styles.
• Capable of using a “Hot-Bonder” type machine cure procedure.
• Maintenance, cleaning and repair of shop facilities, equipment and tooling.
• Safely operate curing equipment such as ovens and autoclaves.
• Basic computer skills to navigate training, manuals and maintenance databases.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Alignment/fixtures

English communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Airframe and Powerplant license welcome

Tools

Curing oven

Autoclave

Bagging equipment

Clean room procedures

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Composite Technician for the Cedar Hill, TX area on weekend shift. The role involves repairing parts using wet layup and prepregs, with clean room work and cured by autoclave or controlled oven.

Responsibilities include precise measurement, assembly with jigs, tool handling, safety compliance, and room maintenance. Basic computer use and clear English communication are required.