Composite Repair Specialist - Day Shift

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at cirrusaircraft.com.

Cirrus offers a competitive benefits package and is dedicated to the advancement of general aviation. The Cirrus Flying Club offers employees and their family members the unique opportunity to obtain their private pilot’s license in the comfort of a Cirrus or rent a Cirrus for an impromptu adventure at a greatly reduced rate. We are committed to investing in the future of our employees and company by offering professional development and career progression opportunities and we engage employees by offering several employee and family events throughout the year, as well as the opportunity to take part in activity clubs and community events.

Job Summary:

Inspects, identifies, and repairs defects in composite aircraft components and structural bond lines. Performs repairs to carbon and glass composite material by following the appropriate engineering standard repair manual. Mixes and applies resin epoxy, adhesives, and sealants. Programs and operates ovens and curing equipment per established processes. Coordinates with engineers on the proper repair steps of minor to complex structural repairs. Ensures repairs meet fit, clearance, alignment, and functional performance in accordance with design requirements.

Qualifications:

Must be able to wear a respirator, lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally work a warm environment. Must have strong attention to detail. High School Diploma or GED required. Two years experience in composite bonding or fabrication preferred, but not required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.