Lead Tech, Composite Repair

Lead, Composite Repair. Responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician and be a technical resource for all assigned technicians.
What you will be responsible for: 

• Lead and coordinate daily composite repair activities on assigned aircraft or projects.
• Perform hot and/or cold bond repairs per the Aircraft SRM, EAs & other approved documentation.
• Identify damaged components by visual or tapping method.
• Determine proper repair technique and materials required.
• Sand, trim, prime and fit repairs to parts.
• Follow directions for repair sequences, and document complete all necessary forms.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Cleans and removes any foreign objects generated while effecting repairs.
• Records his/her time worked as directed by her/his supervisor.
• Always comply with all safety procedures, without exception.
• Document all work accomplished daily.
• Perform such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by her/his supervisor. 
   

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in composite repairs on commercial aircraft.
• FAA Airframe OR Airframe & Powerplant license required.
• Personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change.
• Make constructive suggestions and create novel solutions to problems and evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

   

  
  AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation: 
The anticipated salary range for this position is $27.15 to $33.68 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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