Weekend-Ready Aircraft Composite Tech: Wet Layup

West Star Aviation; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX seeks an Aircraft Composite Technician for a weekend shift on-site. The role involves repairing parts using wet layup and prepreg, with autoclave or controlled oven curing, and works across teardown, nacelles, and composite departments.

You will handle close tolerance measuring tools, use hand tools, assemble with jigs, bag parts, and operate curing equipment. A high school diploma is required; A&P license welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Airframe and Powerplant license not required but welcome.
• Journeyman 0–5 years or Master 5+ years experience in composite tech.
• Ability to read specs and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use close tolerance measuring tools and hand tools to repair composite parts.
• Perform alignment/assembly using jig, templates and fixtures.
• Bag parts and prepare for curing with wet layup or prepregs.
• Operate autoclave or controlled oven for curing and post-process.
• Maintain shop equipment and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Communicate effectively in English with team and supervision.
• Occasional overtime may be required on workflow.

Skills

Close tolerance measurement

Hand tools

Alignment/assembly

PPE compliance

Bagging materials handling

Autoclave operation

Curing oven operation

Basic computer skills

English communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe & Powerplant license (welcome)

Journeyman 0-5 years experience

Master 5+ years experience

Tools

Autoclave

Curing oven

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX seeks an Aircraft Composite Technician for a weekend shift on-site. The role involves repairing parts using wet layup and prepreg, with autoclave or controlled oven curing, and works across teardown, nacelles, and composite departments.

You will handle close tolerance measuring tools, use hand tools, assemble with jigs, bag parts, and operate curing equipment. A high school diploma is required; A&P license welcome but not required.