Repairing flight, one composite layer at a time!
Job Type: Full time; Consultant (4-6 Months)
Location: Wichita, KS 67210
Schedule: Monday to Friday; First Shift 8AM-5PM (All applicants Must be available for all shifts and available for overtime)
Pay Rate: $42.82 to $46.39 per hour
The Role & Its Impact
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Composite Repair Technician to join our team supporting advanced aerospace composite structures. This role involves the fabrication, assembly, repair, and inspection of complex composite components using carbon fiber and other advanced materials. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with aircraft composite repair—particularly on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner—and thrives working both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced production environment.
What you’ll do Day to Day
Perform, plan, and execute repair work on composite materials (graphite, Kevlar, fiberglass) and aluminum assemblies with a high degree of independence.
Fabricate, assemble, form and inspect composite parts, tools and assemblies.
Sand utilizing pneumatic air tools and/or bond assembly tools to obtain smooth surfaces.
Work from blueprints, work orders, documents, verbal and electronic information.
Work within a team and independently to build composite structure details and assemblies using carbon and other composite materials
Use shop mathematics and precision measuring instruments to complete work assignments.
Initiates or participates in both short-range and long-range planning, making independent decisions on repair policies and procedures within an overall program.
May take detailed technical responsibility for product development and provision of specialized engineering systems, facilities and functions.
Direct or advise on use of equipment and material.
Use hand pressure and small tools to form and contour lay-up
Required QualificationsExperience with:
Taper sanding (30:1 ratio on composite material)
Potting holes, countersinking, composite drilling
Sweep fills and overlays
Use of resins and pre-preg material
Operating hot bonders, heat guns, and monitors
Compaction bagging techniques
Wet Layup, graphite experience
Ability to use tools such as scissors, knives, pushing tools, spaners, and other small tools
High School Diploma/GED
Structural Composite Repair Certification (TR009348)
Physical Requirements
Preferred qualifications
Certifications/Testing RequiredTaper sanding tests on flat panels and stringers
Plate test
Sealer certifications
Hands-on skill demonstrations during the initial training phase
Will be getting tested for repair certification after plate test
Ready to Advance Your Composite Repair Career?
Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and make your skills count!
Pay Details: $42.82 to $46.39 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
