JOB TITLE: Aircraft Composite Mechanics
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $41.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (3 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Operates impregnating, perforating, cutting, roll form, press, and curing machines, and testing equipment in the fabrication of composite materials and core details.

Loads, unloads, and operates ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.

Operates portable repair and bonding equipment to accomplish rework, repair, or change incorporation on completed assemblies.

Performs moisture removal, double vacuum debulk, overlay repairs, and applies precured patches.

Performs secondary bonding, edge trimming, sanding, heat blanket operations, scarfing, and thermal cure for repairs of less than 400 square inches.

Disassembles and prepares assemblies to accomplish rework, repair, or change incorporation on completed assemblies.

Performs 3 Axis CNC machining operations for composite parts.

Follows established processes and procedures for composite material fabrication and core details.

Applies composite repair and bonding techniques to completed assemblies.

Operates portable repair equipment for composite rework and repair tasks.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Composite experience in aerospace manufacturing.

3 Axis CNC machining experience.

Computer skills for equipment operation and documentation.

Ability to stand and work for the entire shift.

Experience operating ovens and autoclaves for composite curing.

Experience with portable repair and bonding equipment for composite rework.

Experience with composite repair techniques including moisture removal, debulk, overlay repairs, precured patches, secondary bonding, edge trimming, sanding, scarfing, and thermal cure.

Ability to disassemble and prepare assemblies for rework or repair.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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