Job Summary:

A Composite Technician will remove, replace, repair, build or duplicate various aircraft components within a shop environment requiring composite repair or replacement on fiberglass, honeycomb and metal bonding with the use of special tooling and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mix various resins to S.R.M. specifications.
• Cut and mold various fiberglass clothes and apply based on S.R.M. specifications.
• Layout and fabricate all sheetmetal fillers and doublers for composite purposes with basic sheetmetal skills using various hand tools and or Sheetmetal Fab Shop equipment.
• Treat and prepare sheetmetal (alodine and prime) for bonding purposes.
• Perform the duties of and provide necessary training for lower skill levels.
• Maintain and store various tools and supplies in a serviceable condition.
• Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep a clean work area.
• Maintain and supply personal records of work performed on OJT forms for the Training Department.
• Successfully complete any courses deemed necessary by the training department.
• Perform any work that may be assigned by his or her supervisor

Requirements:

• 3 years recent composite experience
• Prior experience on Boeing 727/737/747/757/767/777, Airbus 319/320/330
• Knowledge of detection and removal procedures for foreign contaminants such as moisture, hydraulic fluid, etc, from aluminum or nomex honeycomb core.
• Fiberglass/carbon graphite pre-preg repairs with core replacement using proper apply orientation procedures.
• Ability to use on site hot bond machines
• Proficient in vacuum bagging processes for hot bond repairs to include caul plate usage to maintain complex curvature of parts during repairs.
• Basic knowledge of composite hybrid materials and usage.
• Ability & willingness to assist, guide and train others in performing aircraft composite maintenance.
• Knowledge of IPC & ability to order parts & determine effectively with no assistance.
• Familiarity with and ability to perform work per CMM’s, OHM’s, etc.
• Attentiveness & knowledge of aircraft schedule / assigned job budget.
• Familiarity with procedures required to properly submit requests to Engineering for assistance.
• Must have minimum required tools
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Miscellaneous:

• Candidates must report on first day with 2 forms of acceptable identification to verify employment eligibility. Applicants should plan on one week of orientation/training upon arrival APA offers on site representation Food trucks available daily onsite

About Our Client:

Our Client is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. They are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. They meet their customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. Our client has the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring the customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

About Us:

APA Services, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad.

Benefits of working with APA Services:

Weekly Payroll, Medical Insurance Available, Cash Advances, Travel Pay and/or bonuses on Select Contracts.

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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000

Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.