Composite Technician

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Job Description:

Aerovel (The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for a Composite Technician to join our Manufacturing Operations team in Bingen, WA.

In this role, you will manufacture various composite components from raw materials to finished products. Repair and refurbish damaged composite components.

Meet the Team:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

Your Working Environment:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Composite Manufacture and Repair:  60%      

• Ability to learn to read and interpret all common and accepted Blueprint/drawings types.

• Performs composite manufacture and repair (as directed) related to molds, wet and prepare layup, re-work/repair of existing structures.

• Ability to make repairs to common composite components.

• Perform finish work including sanding and painting.

• Create one of a kind molds and composite components for R&D (Research and Development).

• Strict adherence to established safety, quality and manufacturing processes (Airbus, OEM, Regulatory bodies).

Part/Component Inspection:  20%     

• Self-Inspects Parts and Components where applicable.

• Ability to use all related measuring devices/tools to ensure adherence to requested part/component documentation.

• Perform in-depth inspection of outsourced composite components.

Completion of Documentation:  10%

• Adherence to various policies regarding accurate recording of completed work and