Aircraft Composite Technician (45/hour)

Aircraft Composite Mechanic

This role focuses on composite assembly work for advanced military helicopter aircraft, including structural assembly, system installations, and detailed self-inspection. You will work hands-on with airframe components, fasteners, and systems such as electrical wiring, fuel lines, and hydraulic lines to ensure the aircraft meets exacting quality and performance standards.

Team with others to fabricate, assemble, form, finish and inspect a wide variety of structural and non-structural fiberglass, acrylic and other composite and metal parts, tools and assemblies. Work from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer. Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.

Utilize lay-up tools, which include both optical and hard tools, in the fabrication of composite and metal assemblies. Obtain required information from prints, charts, sketches, work orders, documents, verbal and electronic information. Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments. Must verify work performed is per work instruction and meets process and/or engineering specification. Ensure equipment and tool certification occurs per procedure. Use and control of solvents and cleaning solutions in the preparation of details, tools, and assemblies for bonding and paint per established procedures. Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard lightbulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels, etc. as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties). Routinely move product within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation. On an exception basis, moves product to the next operation within a building. Support the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees at all classification levels. Cross trains in inspection and becomes SIA qualified.

Level C

Place vacuum and pressure bags over and inside wrapped parts and tools, and test for leaks. Cut fabrics and composite materials to size using knives, shears, automated material cutters etc. Hand and machine finish parts to required tolerances and fit into completed assemblies. Drill, saw, file, sand, pot, patch, build up, trim, fit and rivet parts to meet production requirements. Sand, polish molds and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces. Load, unload and operate ovens in the curing of parts and assemblies. Apply parting agents to molds and bond assembly tools. Mix and apply bonding adhesives to details and assemblies using films, spray, coating, roller coating and robotics equipment. Spray and brush priming

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.