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≈ $65k – $179k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Wichita)
Seniority
Staff · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 25, 2026.

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Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Textron Aviation is a leading aerospace and general aviation enterprise specializing in the design, manufacturing, and comprehensive lifecycle support of aircraft. The company encompasses iconic industry brands - including Cessna, Beechcraft, and Pipistrel - delivering a diverse portfolio of business jets (such as the Citation series), turboprops (including King Air and Caravan), piston-engine aircraft, and specialized military training platforms. Backed by an extensive global network for parts distribution, maintenance, and flight simulation training, Textron Aviation serves commercial operators, corporate flight departments, private owners, and defense agencies worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Ability to perform composite bagger activities.

·Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.

·Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.

·Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.

·Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets.

·Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding.

·Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures. Ensures proper processing, lay-up and bagging techniques are maintained.

·Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action.

·Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials.

·May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.

·Responsible for own work with ability to train others on oven operations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform duties to properly process and cure oven and autoclave bonded composite parts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Ability to perform composite bagger activities.

·Perform complicated autoclave and oven bonding functions.

·Works from bonding and process specifications, blueprints and production schedules to perform fabrication sequences for composite bonding.

·Seals autoclave and check for vacuum leaks and short circuits in the thermocouple wiring.

·Interprets and applies the proper amount of heat and pressure from information on bonding process instruction sheets.

·Checks recorder temperature control during the cure cycle to maintain proper conditions for valid bonding.

·Determine practical method to improve assembly and fitting of most parts to eliminate bonding failures. Ensures proper processing, lay-up and bagging techniques are maintained.

·Diagnoses defective workmanship of parts and recommend corrective action.

·Maintains shop record and assures parts are bonded according to production schedules. Monitors status and reports shortages of supplier and processing materials.

·May occasionally assist in bagging operations and assist layup techs with core form operations.

·Responsible for own work with ability to train others on oven operations.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations.

Working Conditions:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids.Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required. Possible exposure to dust, heat, loud noise. Safety shoes could be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification or equivalent and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years of related experience in oven and/or autoclave operations.

Working Conditions:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids.Safety shoes and protective clothing could be required. Possible exposure to dust, heat, loud noise. Safety shoes could be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

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