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Spirit Defense - Mid-Level Composite Technician

Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of duties in the composite hand lay-up area, robotic, automation, acoustic, avionic, vibrational and/or optical areas.
  • Be able to lift, bend and stand for prolonged hours.
  • Constructs, fabricates, assembles, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
  • Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
  • Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
  • Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • 5 years working as a technician in a related field
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
  • Experience with composites and hand lay-up techniques for monolithic and sandwich panels
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Required Skills And Experience)

  • 2- year Associate's Degree from Trade/Technical School
  • Experience with or be willing to learn machine shop type equipment (drills, saws, sanders, etc.), ovens and autoclaves, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment
  • Familiarity with aerospace specifications
  • Experience with FTIR, GDS, GCMS instrumentation
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Union

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $54,200 - $83,100

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Salary : $54,200 - $83,100

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