Composite Technician

About Us

ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

 

Benefits & Culture

As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family. 

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match 
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the composite maintenance and repair of Commercial Aircraft types.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Remove, replace, repair, build or duplicate various aircraft components within a shop environment requiring composite repair or replacement on fiberglass, honeycomb and metal bonding with the use of special tooling and equipment.
2. Mix various resins to S.R.M. specifications.
3. Cut and mold various fiberglass clothes and apply based on S.R.M. specifications.
4. Layout and fabricate all sheetmetal fillers and doublers for composite purposes with basic sheetmetal skills using various hand tools and or Sheetmetal Fab Shop equipment.
5. Treat and prepare sheetmetal (alodine and prime) for bonding purposes.
6. Perform the duties of and provide necessary training for lower skill levels.
7. Maintain and store various tools and supplies in a serviceable condition.
8. Adhere to safe maintenance practices and keep a clean work area.
9. Maintain and supply personal records of work performed on OJT forms for the Training Department.
10. Successfully complete any courses deemed necessary by the training department.
11. Perform any work that may be assigned by his or her supervisor.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:   

Proficient working knowledge of the following skills:

• Has obtained & demonstrated all the skills required of a Composite mechanic. 
• Ability to identify Primary structure & PSE's along with principal Composite components 
• Ability to research & work from SRM repairs, Blueprints, Service Bulletins, AD's, EO's & EA's.
• Ability to accomplish complex repairs with quality cosmetic appearance to include:

              Hot bond metal repairs with core replacement

              Fiberglass/carbon graphite pre-preg repairs with core replacement using properply orientation procedures.

          Ability to use on site hot bond machines.

          Knowledge of detection and removal procedures for foreign contaminants such as moisture, hydraulic fluid, etc, from aluminum or nomex honeycomb core.

          Proficient in vacuum bagging processes for hot bond repairs to include caul plate usage to maintain complex curvature of parts during repairs.

          Basic knowledge of composite hybrid materials and usage.

          Ability & willingness to assist, guide and train others in performing aircraft composite maintenance.

          Knowledge of IPC & ability to order parts & determine effectively with no Assistance.

      Familiarity with and ability to perform work per CMM’s, OHM’s, etc.

      Attentiveness & knowledge of aircraft schedule / assigned job budget.

      Familiarity with procedures required to properly submit requests to Engineering for assistance.

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

SUPERVISION:  Under general direction. Normally performs duties after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. Some opportunity for discretion when making selections among as few, easily identifiable choices. Assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.

 

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS: A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:         Occasionally requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dex