Lead, Composite Repair. Responsible to his or her respective department supervisor for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility. A Lead Technician is required to be a certified A&P Technician and be a technical resource for all assigned technicians.
What you will be responsible for: 

• Lead and coordinate daily composite repair activities on assigned aircraft or projects.
• Perform hot and/or cold bond repairs per the Aircraft SRM, EAs & other approved documentation.
• Identify damaged components by visual or tapping method.
• Determine proper repair technique and materials required.
• Sand, trim, prime and fit repairs to parts.
• Follow directions for repair sequences, and document complete all necessary forms.
• Understand and observe all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.
• Cleans and removes any foreign objects generated while effecting repairs.
• Records his/her time worked as directed by her/his supervisor.
• Always comply with all safety procedures, without exception.
• Document all work accomplished daily.
• Perform such other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by her/his supervisor. 
   

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum five years’ experience working in composite repairs on commercial aircraft.
• FAA Airframe OR Airframe & Powerplant license required.
• Personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to change.
• Make constructive suggestions and create novel solutions to problems and evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting.

• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

   

  
  AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation: 
The anticipated salary range for this position is $27.15 to $33.68 hourly. This range reflects the base pay for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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