Composite Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. StandardAero scores B on the Alion truth index.
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Composite Technician you’ll set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremels, drills, presses, low temperature ovens, pullers and hand grinders to complete composite fabrication and repair tasks. You’ll also perform various operations such as blending, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, masking, and braze application.
What you’ll do:
- Repair aircraft components according to technical manuals, shop routers, and established procedures.
- Perform hot bonding, wet lay-up preparation, and curing using raw materials and prepregs, including glass and aramid fibers.
- Repair composite components using appropriate adhesives and resins.
- Remove and repair damaged honeycomb and core panels, including thermoset and thermoplastic materials using adhesive bonding.
- Perform grinding, sanding, blending, and deburring operations while maintaining required quality standards.
- Accurately record time worked on shop orders and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Follow OSHA requirements and safety procedures, use appropriate PPE when handling chemicals.
- Demonstrate professionalism and customer service, and participate in cross-training and other production-support duties.
Basic Qualifications:
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must qualify as a U.S. Citizen under applicable U.S. export control laws.
- 1+ years of experience with hand tools such as grinders, sanders, files, dremels, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
- Ability to sit or stand for at least 50% of shift
Desired Skills:
- Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Prior experience with auto body, metal fabrication and engine repair.
- Ability to read/interpret manuals, technical drawings, and/or blueprints.
- Prior MRO/Military Component Repair experience desired.
- Experience with precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities