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JOB TITLE: Aircraft Composite Mechanics 
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $41.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (3 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Operates impregnating, perforating, cutting, roll form, press, and curing machines, and testing equipment in the fabrication of composite materials and core details.

• Loads, unloads, and operates ovens and autoclaves in the curing of parts and assemblies.

• Operates portable repair and bonding equipment to accomplish rework, repair, or change incorporation on completed assemblies.

• Performs moisture removal, double vacuum debulk, overlay repairs, and applies precured patches.

• Performs secondary bonding, edge trimming, sanding, heat blanket operations, scarfing, and thermal cure for repairs of less than 400 square inches.

• Disassembles and prepares assemblies to accomplish rework, repair, or change incorporation on completed assemblies.

• Performs 3 Axis CNC machining operations for composite parts.

• Follows established processes and procedures for composite material fabrication and core details.

• Applies composite repair and bonding techniques to completed assemblies.

• Operates portable repair equipment for composite rework and repair tasks.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Composite experience in aerospace manufacturing.

• 3 Axis CNC machining experience.

• Computer skills for equipment operation and documentation.

• Ability to stand and work for the entire shift.

• Experience operating ovens and autoclaves for composite curing.

• Experience with portable repair and bonding equipment for composite rework.

• Experience with composite repair techniques including moisture removal, debulk, overlay repairs, precured patches, secondary bonding, edge trimming, sanding, scarfing, and thermal cure.

• Ability to disassemble and prepare assemblies for rework or repair.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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