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≈ $34k – $78k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Wichita)
Visa
Filed H-1B visas in the last two years

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 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:

Performs a number of duties to trim, fill, sand and bond to prepare a variety of standard composite parts in accordance with shop orders, oral and written instructions and blueprints.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.

  • Hand Trim composite panels ensuring they meet quality requirements and engineering dimensions.

  • Prepares composite surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth surface.

  • Uses small hand tools, sanders, drills, routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.

  • Responsible only for own work.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a number of duties to trim, fill, sand and bond to prepare a variety of standard composite parts in accordance with shop orders, oral and written instructions and blueprints.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures composite assemblies meet bonding cure specifications.

  • Hand Trim composite panels ensuring they meet quality requirements and engineering dimensions.

  • Prepares composite surfaces by filling and sanding to a smooth surface.

  • Uses small hand tools, sanders, drills, routers, adhesive applicators, calipers, gauges and other measuring instruments.

  • Responsible only for own work.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

  • 6+ months of composites experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing 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 and Textron Aviation’s blueprint reading class is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 6+ months of composites experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Somewhat disagreeable working conditions with exposure to dust, noise, heat, fumes and liquids. Safety shoes and protective clothing 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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