LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions — Wichita, Kansas
Estimated salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $62,630–$99,130 per year, median $79,870. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Composite Technician
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking Composite Technician for an opportunity in Wichita, KS.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform repairs in a FAA approved Repair Station, working to structural repair manuals, component maintenance manuals and aircraft maintenance manuals, as well as other approved repair instructions from the manufacturer or airline customer.
Team with others to perform maintenance, repair, and overhauls to a wide variety of structural and non-structural fiberglass, acrylic and other composite and metal parts, Work from approved repair manuals and documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, drawings and established processes and procedures, to assure the timely delivery of quality products to the customer. Perform multi-tasking and multi-machine operation where applicable.
• Demonstrates technical expertise in fabricating assemblies, reworks and repairs non-metallic parts, assemblies and aircraft applying knowledge of working characteristics of non-metallic materials and bonding techniques. • Performs rework/repair in keeping with the Engineering intent through use of electronic media (work instructions, model-based definitions, specifications, requirements documents, MRB dispositions, etc.). • Verifies dimensions of parts using both mechanical and electronic precision measurement tools. May perform first article inspection. • Able to capture, translate, validate or provide measurement data to meet engineering intent and top-level requirements including the following: • Maintain required personal certifications. • Perform complete inspection, including first part review of procured or fabricated parts and assemblies • Initiate and document any non-conforming condition for Material Review Board action. • Perform process surveillance to assure compliance with requirements. • Prepare and maintain quality records.
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of all cad cam tools or similar tools to support the fabrication, manufacture, or rework to engineering configuration. • Coordinate with Engineering and other disciplines in the determination and development of materials, processes, specifications, and related documents to be used in the fabrication, rework, repair or change incorporation of non-metallic parts, tools, assemblies, and equipment. • Structural Composite Repair Certified. (TR009348) • Willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, on short notice, for long periods of time, to support Airline Operator maintenance requirements. • Must comply with Anti-Drug and Alcohol program requirements (FAA required random testing for safety sensitive work) • Employee must successfully pass initial screening to begin work in the repair station. Qualifications and requirements: • Must have 5+ years of AOG experience • Must have composite repair experience • Must be able to successfully pass compliance requirements • Must be ITAR eligible
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers all full-time employees the opportunity to enroll in various medical and ancillary benefit plans to allow each employee to find a plan that works best for themselves and their family. LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards. Call to learn more about eligibility for travel expense reimbursement, bonuses, and fixed rate incentive opportunities.
If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, youve found an employer that can take you to new heights.
Job Pay Details Sample Gross Weekly Compensation $2800 Sample Gross Compensation Calculation**
Hourly Rate $50.00
Days Worked Away-from-Home Overnight 5
Hours Worked Per Day/Week 8/40
Taxable Wages ($50.00 x 40 Hours) $2000
Nontaxable Per Diem (Expense Reimbursement: $160 x 5 Eligible Days) $800
Gross Compensation $2,800
** This sample is provided as an illustrative example only - all hourly wage rates and per diem expense reimbursement rates are subject to change.
Potential Daily Per Diem $160 Daily Per Diem Expense Reimbursement: Currently up to $160 per eligible day worked away-from-home overnight, not to exceed $800 per week* *In accord with IRS regulations, additional eligibility conditions apply. For more information, please contact hrlaunchtws.com
Hourly Rate Range $50 Based on experience.
Call 888.888.7195 to learn more about eligibility for travel expense reimbursement, bonuses, and fixed rate incentive opportunities.
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