COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN
Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services · airbornemx.com
TampaOn-site
The job in short
Aircraft composite parts fabrication and repair technician.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-08-17
- Location as listed
- TAMPA, FL, United States
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for fabricating aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with technical specifications. Composite technician jobs are detail-oriented and involve crafting, sanding, bonding, assembly, and autoclave with a variety of composite materials.
Benefits
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Paid company holidays
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401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Airframe license preferred but not required
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Three (3) years MRO/Military component repair experience desired
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Working knowledge of precision measuring instruments
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Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels
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Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems
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Specialized training in machine shop practices
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Must be able to maintain an airport SIDA badge
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Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.
Major Responsibility Areas and Duties
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Responsibilities include reading blueprints and tape measures to ensure project accuracy and completion
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Ability to read precision measuring tools and instruments
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Ability to use a variety of hand tools, grinders, sanders, files, Dremel’s, drills, and operate ovens
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Repairing components as needed per manual and router instruction
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Perform hot-bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and cures, using raw materials or pre-pregs, both glass and aramid fiber
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Perform repairs with the use of various adhesives and resins
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Remove and repair damage of honeycomb and core panels
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Repair of thermosets and thermoplastics using adhesive bonding
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Perform grinding, sanding, blending, deburring operation. Operates all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment
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Must follow all OSHA standards in regard to personal protection equipment
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Maintains a clean and neat work area
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
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Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
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Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
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Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
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Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aide
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Must have correctable near and far vision
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