Composite Repair Technician AP Technician, TAMPA (Local Candidates Only Please!)

divh2ICON Aircraft Composite Repair Technician/h2pICON Aircraft is a consumer sport plane manufacturer founded in response to the sport flying category created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Given these enabling regulations, ICONs mission is to reinvent personal flying by providing consumer-friendly, safe, technologically advanced aircraft that allow the freedom, fun, and adventure of flying to be accessible to those who have dreamed of it. ICONs long-term vision is the ultimate democratization of personal flight. This is the beginning of that process. ICONs first aircraft is the A5, an amphibious sport plane that fuses outstanding aeronautical engineering with world-class product design. It has won some of the worlds most prestigious design awards and has inspired a global following. ICON Aircrafts facilities are in Northern California, 50 miles northeast of San Francisco./ppMission of Role: Apply hands-on composite repair and aircraft repair experience to support service and maintenance operations./ph3Location: Tampa, FL/h3pReports to: Manager, Service and Maintenance/ppPrimary Skills:/pulliPerform structural and cosmetic repairs on composite components using proper materials, layup techniques, and curing processes./liliInterpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical instructions to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently./liliConduct inspections to assess damage, determine appropriate repair methods in coordination with Engineering, and provide feedback or request additional information as needed./liliMaintain, troubleshoot, and modify composite tooling and related equipment as needed./liliExecute composite layups using prepreg or dry fabric; perform part preparation, demolding, and vacuum bagging in accordance with drawings and specifications./liliSupport continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean practices across all layup and bonding processes./liliCarry out composite surface prep including scarfing, sanding, deburring, and grinding; clean parts and tools using appropriate solvents (e.g., acetone) as outlined in work instructions./liliCollaborate with production, RD, and service teams to support cross-functional projects as needed./liliDocument repair work according to regulatory and company standards, including updating digital or paper logbooks./li/ulpSuccess Indicators:/pulliFollow instruction and drawings to produce quality assemblies/liliComposite Bonding team keeps pace with overall assembly, sales and service timelines/liliOn schedule to deliver service and sales plans/li/ulpRequirements:/ppPreferred Experience Education:/pulliAP or LSA-RM certified for 3-5 years of experience working with composites/hands-on composite bonding/liliStrong understanding of composite materials, bonding techniques, and repair procedures/liliFamiliarity with vacuum bagging, prepreg, wet layup, and curing methods/liliAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation/liliDirect experience within the automotive, light aircraft or recreation (i.e. power boats) industriesMechanical aptitude, competent in the use of hand tools/liliDemonstrated ability to work well with various departments, including engineering, production, quality and supply chain/liliExperience with the use of tools and fixtures for assembly of products/liliAbility to work independently while under limited supervision/liliFamiliarization with assembly of materials, including metals and carbon fiber composites/liliAttention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work/li/ulpIdeal Experience:/pulliNew product introduction experience/liliComposite manufacturing with carbon fiber pre-impregnated materials/liliHands-on manufacturing experience such as machining, welding and composite lay-up/li/ulpOther Traits:/pulliGoal driven, results focused with a strong bias for action and meeting deadlines/liliStrong attention to detail/liliSelf-motivated, positive thinker/liliTeam oriented with a priority on organizational goals, motivated by accomplishments rather than power/liliWorks in an organized manner/liliAbility to grasp issues in a dynamic environment to quickly achieve desired outcomes/liliHighly intelligent, confident, decisive, competitive, energetic, and passionate/li/ulpPhysical Requirements:/pulliMust be able to work standing for extended periods of time (6+ hours), work from ladders and stands, lift 40 pounds from floor to chest height, work while positioned on floor / floor creepers/liliMust be able to operate / hold tools for extended periods of time (2+ hours/li/ul/div