Aircraft Mechanic - Composites

Position Summary

Aircraft Mechanic (composites technician) in a commercial MRO setting is responsible for performing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services on commercial aircraft or components to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. This role supports high-volume operations and tight turnaround schedules requiring precision, efficiency, and adherence to FAA and OEM standards.

• Visually inspect composite components (wings, fuselages, control surfaces, fairings, interior components) for defects, damage, or corrosion.
• Determine when a component should be repaired or replaced; decide upon necessary repair scheme, quantity and type of parts needed to accomplish proper repair; secure necessary parts from Stores or departmental supplies.
• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs using pre-preg or wet layup, honeycomb, carbon, and fiberglass materials utilizing vacuum bagging, hot bond, or room temperature curing.
• Trim, sand, drill, fit, and assemble composite parts using templates, hand tools, and specialized equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs), blueprints, and maintenance manuals.
• Repairs, reworks, and modifies worn or defective components, making alterations or changes to units when necessary.
• Follow approved maintenance procedures for subject component or system, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturer's (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Consult the Maintenance Lead if technical assistance is needed during the repair process.
• Inspect completed work before sign off to identify any needed rework; perform rework; ensure that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Perform serviceability tests on repaired components/systems using test equipment specified by the original equipment manufacturer.
• Complete work package documentation by signing/stamping after finishing all designated operations.
• Submit completed/in-progress work to Maintenance Lead for review; submit to Quality Control for final/in-progress inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Provide Manager with performance statistics and other operational data, as requested.
• Properly account for time and materials used in all inspection and maintenance activities.
• Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.

• High School/GED
• Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant License – Preferred, not required

• Recommended zero to two years’ experience in composite repair or manufacture.
• Preferred one year plus of actual and recent depot level aircraft maintenance and composite repair experience, proficiency with interpretation of original equipment manufacturer’s technical data or work package instructions; experience using power or pneumatic hand tools.
• Specialized Expertise:
  Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following aircraft maintenance disciplines:
  • Structural Repairs
  • Composite Repairs
  • Interior Systems
• Experience may be credited from other related industries as determined by the hiring manager.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses, repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Skilled with repairing, troubleshooting, installing and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements for aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend manufacturer and FAA approved work package instructions; ability to inspect and install parts/components.

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required.
• Employees subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
• As required, must wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR  "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Tools must satisfy minimum tool list.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to work in hot/cold – indoor/outdoor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to work above head.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb.

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned (the position is not limited to listed responsibilities).

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.