Aircraft Mechanic - Composites

Position Summary

Aircraft Mechanic (composites technician) in a commercial MRO setting is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft or components to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports high-volume operations and tight turnaround schedules requiring precision, efficiency, and adherence to FAA and OEM standards.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Visually inspect composite components (wings, fuselages, control surfaces, fairings, interior components) for defects, damage, or corrosion.
• Determines when a component should be repaired or replaced; decides upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secures necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs using pre-preg or wet layup, honeycomb, carbon, and fiberglass materials utilizing vacuum bagging, hot bond, or room temperature curing.
• Trim, sand, drill, fit, and assemble composite parts using templates, hand tools, and specialized equipment. Interpret engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective components, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follows approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
• Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
• Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
• Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.
• Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.
  
  

Education

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High School/ GED
• Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License Preferred Not Required.
  
  

Experience

• Recommended zero to two years’ experience in composite repair or manufacture.
• Preferred one year plus of actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and composite repair experience, proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
• Specialized Expertise: Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following aircraft maintenance disciplines:
  
  

Structural Repairs

Composite Repairs

Interior Systems

• Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures
• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.
  
  

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Tools must satisfy minimum tool list.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to work in hot/Cold – Indoor/Outdoor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to do work above head.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb.
  
  

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.