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

1. Visually inspect composite components (wings, fuselages, control surfaces, fairings, interior components) for defects, damage, or corrosion.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Trim, sand, drill, fit, and assemble composite parts using templates, hand tools, and specialized equipment.
5. Interpret engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
6. Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective components, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
7. 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.
8. Consults the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
9. Inspects completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; performs rework; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
10. Performs serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
11. Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
12. Submits completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submits to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
13. Provides Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
14. Properly accounts for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.
15. Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

1. High School/ GED
2. Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License Preferred, Not Required

Experience:

1. Recommended zero to two years' experience in composite repair or manufacture.
2. 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.
3. Specialized Expertise: Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following aircraft maintenance disciplines:
   1. Structural Repairs
   2. Composite Repairs
   3. Interior Systems
4. Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

1. Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
2. Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
3. Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
4. 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.
5. Tools must satisfy minimum tool list.
6. Valid Drivers License.
7. Must be able to work in hot/Cold – Indoor/Outdoor.
8. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
9. Must be able to do work above head.
10. Must be able to work at heights.
11. Must be able to work in confined spaces.
12. Must be able to climb.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

1. Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
2. Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
3. Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
4. Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
5. Satisfies work schedule requirements.
6. 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.