Components - Composites Mechanic SUMMARY: We are seeking an Aircraft Composites Mechanic to repair, modify, and rebuild composite parts. This role involves using engineering drawings, performing various composite repairs, and handling essential repair materials. Strong understanding of composite materials and processes
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repair, replace, and rebuild composite parts
- Utilize OEM and Engineering drawings to modify composite parts
- Accomplish wet lay-up repairs
- Accomplish elevated temperature repairs
- Understand quote process
- Knows all standard chemicals, epoxies, sealants, resins, pre-pregs, composite repair materials and their associated MSDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other maintenance and support personnel at all levels regarding job-related issues.
- Ability to read and comprehend written documents.
- Ability to reason, organize, and solve practical problems with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates team player mindset and behavior.
- Ability to positively resolve conflicts.
- Ability to calculate basic to intermediate mathematical functions.
- General overall knowledge of major components.
- Knowledge of the procedures, practice, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the area of responsibility.
- Troubleshooting problems requires detailed knowledge of specialty areas, paperwork, and publications, as well as an understanding of technical information.
- General PC skills and basic knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word).
- General working knowledge of Gateway programs and may include Oracle and other production tools.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two years of related commercial/military aircraft maintenance experience.
- Airframe or Airframe and Powerplant License preferred. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:eployee will be required to sit, use their hands and arms, talk or hear, and focus on objects close to them stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Compensation:The base salary for this position is $23.50 – $37.00/hour. This position is eligible for an annual corporate bonus. Your final base hourly rate will be based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. We consider the internal equity of our current team members to be a part of any final offer. We offer a generous benefits package, as detailed below.
Benefits
Health: Comprehensive medical/pharmacy plans, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness.
Financial: The ATS 401(k) plan includes employer-matching contributions and investment options. Employees also have access to financial advisors at no cost for personalized assistance. ATS provides company-paid life and disability insurance. Other benefits include legal services, discounted home and pet insurance.
Time Off: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave. PTO accruals start at 104 hours per year, and employees receive 64 hours of holiday leave throughout the year.
Incentive Program: ATS employees are eligible for an incentive plan based on their role within the organization.
Tuition/License Assistance: Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) student loan repayment, Airframe/Powerplant (A&P) certification and business-related degrees.
Employee Assistance Program: Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential 24/7 counseling.
Discounts: Employee discounts on entertainment, mobile phones and services, computer hardware and software, gym memberships, rental cars, and more.
Career Development: Technical skills and leadership training opportunities. Our Apprenticeship Program offers robust on-the-job training for anyone looking to begin a career in aviation maintenance.
EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.
As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.