Composite Mechanic Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

A composite mechanic is needed for [Your Company Name]. We are looking for a composite mechanic to repair and maintain our aircraft during the week. You will also be required to fabricate and order replacement parts of the aircraft as needed. This position will be full-time with benefits. This position requires a strong mechanical knowledge, the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and fix problems with aircraft, and previous experience in a similar field. You must have a comprehension of common aircraft manuals and materials, as well as the ability to work and move and lift a required amount. Micro-mechanics are also a plus, as an intimate understanding of this will come in handy in this position. We look forward to your application at 4 Corner!

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft composite components for wear, warping, cracks, and leaks
• Analyze and understand aircraft blueprints, specifications, and maintenance manuals to make repairs
• Conduct maintenance operations like removing and replacing aircraft and power plant components, including wings, pylons, fuselages, and nacelles
• Fabricate replacement parts as needed
• Ensure all repairs are up to FAA and manufacturer specifications
• Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and general maintenance
• Keep detailed records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory

Education and experience

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an Airframe and Powerplant License certificate from a program approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some companies may require aviation engine mechanic candidates to have an associate degree.

Required skills and qualifications

• Analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand engineering documents and schematics
• Knowledge of metal, alloys, composite materials, aircraft adhesives, and sealants
• Strong hand-eye coordination and proficiency in using tools
• Sufficient physical strength and dexterity to climb on aircraft and manipulate replacement parts
• Knowledge of the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials
• High-level organization skills

Preferred qualifications

• Show a continued aptitude for new assigned work
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate mathematical functions
• Meet all regulatory requirements per FAR 65
• High School education or equivalent and one year experience as a service technician

The incumbent of this position is responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing rail equipment. Repairs, replace and tests machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of engineering or other staff by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.

In your role you will

• Be capable or working with both car and locomotive systems, sub-systems, and components of the railway rolling stock to be maintained
• Perform standard maintenance tasks, inspection, and cleaning as required including electrical, electro-pneumatic and equipment on both car and locomotive
• Be skilled in use of all related hand tools such as pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic, and measuring instruments
• Perform other related tasks as required by Supervisor
• Possess a technical diploma as a Diesel Mechanic or the equivalent
• Be familiar with AC/DC power and control systems
• Must pass the composite mechanic testing
• Must maintain certifications acquire
• Must maintain a clear DMV check
• Must have good oral/written English communication skills
• Must have a high school education or equivalent
• Must have two years of Mechanical experience

Duties and responsibilities

• Performs ongoing preventive and repair response work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components
• Performs assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations
• Assist the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment and/or as directed
• Moves office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested
• Replaces lighting and ballasts
• Clean HVAC coils, change filters, and belts
• Complies with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping, and safety of work areas
• Recognizes danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them
• Maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws
• Submit P-card Receipts Daily
• Updates work order statuses in real time
• Utilizes CMMS systems such as 360 Facility for all work performed
• Performs Vehicle Safety Inspection

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in the building maintenance industry
• Accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade. Union training and certification is also acceptable
• Universal CFC certification

Responsibilities

• Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
• Work to instructions from drawings, documents, process specifications, quality control requirements, 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
• Working on platforms up to six feet above the ground

Preferred qualifications

• Composite experience
• Wet Layup, graphite
• Bagging of complex parts
• Working with hand tools
• Kevlar
• Fiberglass
• Epoxy-resin
• Composite sanding

Requirements

• All applicants must be willing and able to work any shift, including some weekends
• Majority of new hires will be hired on 2nd shift