Composites Technician

Ascent Aviation Services•Tucson, AZ

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals. Join Our Team as a Composite Technician at Ascent Aviation Services! We're looking for a hands-on Composite Technician to support specialized composite repair work at our Tucson location. You'll perform critical repairs on aircraft composite material structural members while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Guided by our core values of respect, safety, quality, and results, you'll ensure all work meets FAA regulations, technical data requirements, and Ascent Aviation’s high standards. As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

Requirements

Strong organizational and planning skills with a focus on meeting deadlines
Attention to detail and solid mathematical proficiency
Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding the English language
Capable of following both verbal and written instructions accurately
Skilled in interpreting and applying technical data relevant to the role
Safe and confident operation of standard shift vehicles and applicable equipment
Comfortable working independently or with minimal supervision
High school diploma or equivalent required
Post-secondary education or training in composites, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience required
Current valid Arizona driver’s license with a clear driving record for the past three years required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of composite or structures work experience preferred
Airframe (“A”) License preferred

Responsibilities

Research technical data and performs fabrication of plastic aircraft parts, accessories, and trim in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures
Cuts fiberglass, Kevlar, or graphite cloth to size, following templates or blueprints, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife
Marks identifying information on material and assembles materials in kits for subsequent laminating
Applies parting agent to mold or bonding fixture
Impregnates cloth with resins by dipping cloth in solutions, feeding cloth between rollers to impregnating machine, or brushing resin onto cloth
Applies layers of impregnated cloth or prepreg onto mold or fixture in predetermined ply sequence, and presses cloth to fit contours of mold, smooth surface, and remove air pockets and excess resin using squeegee, scraper, spatula, or roller
Fits and laps ends of cloth using scissors or knife
Encases molded laminate in bagging material and bleeder cloth, attaches vacuum bagging apparatus (such as thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections) to mold or bonding fixture, and exhausts air from vacuum bag to seal laminate for curing; tests seal using leak detector
Trims, drills, deburrs, grinds, sands, and finishes cured parts to specifications using templates, fixtures, hand tools, and power tools
Pre-fits and assembles cured parts into assemblies or subassemblies using jigs, fixtures, power tools, and fasteners such as rivets and bolts
Performs cold/hot metal bonding
Applies adhesives to surface of assembled parts for bonding in autoclave
Ensures proper documentation is made on training records for training received, signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager
Performs maintenance duties away from the base on temporary duty
Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housekeeping
Ensures all work is performed safely and directs activities to protect employees and maintain safe working conditions
Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.