Lead Tech, Composite Repair

About Us

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in composite repairs on commercial aircraft.
• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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.

Full-time

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.