Composite Technician I (Straight Flight)

Sierra Nevada Corporation

  • Centennial, CO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Are you ready to take your aviation career to the next level? Join Straight Flight’s Team of top-notch mechanics and grow with us! As a Composite Technician I, you will play a key role in the inspection, repair, fabrication, and modification of composite and bonded structures across a variety of aircraft platforms. You will work with advanced materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar, utilizing industry-standard processes like wet layup, pre-preg, vacuum bagging, and resin infusion.
You will support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events, perform damage assessments, and restore structural integrity through FAA-compliant repairs. Using drawings, technical data, and manufacturer-approved procedures, you will carry out repairs in accordance with our FAA Part 145 Repair Station Manual and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
You’ll operate precision tools, composite ovens, and curing equipment while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail will directly support the structural performance and mission-readiness of each aircraft we touch.Qualifications You Must Have:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Familiarity with applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings while maintaining edge distance and pitch
  • Exposure to structure assembly and minor part fitting techniques
  • Ability to install various fasteners such as rivets and hi-locks
  • Basic understanding repair and refinishing such as airframe corrosion removal, as applicable
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 2 or less years of relevant experience.
  • Must a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work location.
  • Basic understanding of Manufacture Maintenance Manual Libraries, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, Airworthiness Directives, technical orders, schematics, diagrams and blueprints.
  • Able to work different shifts including overtime if necessary.
Qualifications We Prefer:
  • FAA CRS 145 Repair Station experience
  • Familiarity with GOPS (Ground Operating Procedures) and DCMA (Department of Contract Management Agency) requirements.
  • Background in General and/or Corporate Aviation.
  • Experience with maintenance tracking database software applications such as CAMP Systems, Corridor, Cescom, CMP and AvTrak.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Sierra Nevada Corporation