Composite Technician

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We’re hiring a Composite Technician to help drive our continued success! 

Purpose of the role:

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Composite Technician assists in performing minor structural repairs on composite components detached or attached to aircraft including, but not limited to flight controls, doors, wing tips, engine inlet and cowlings, stabilizers, radomes, aft stingers, and horizontal to vertical stabilizer close-out fairings at on-site or off-site locations.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Composite Technician:

• Inspect/repair parts as required.
• Document work performed per appropriate manuals including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Structure Repair Manual (SRM), Engineering Drawings (EO’s) and Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
• Perform composite-related repair tasks in accordance with approved/accepted data consisting of, but not limited to the restoration of aramid, fiberglass, and carbon and aluminum mesh fabrics.
• Complete assigned tasks within allocated man-hours on schedule.
• Perform vacuum bagging.
• Prepare all requirements for repairs according to approved/accepted data.
• Operate a broad variety of hand/power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Comply with all environmental health and safety policies and procedures included but not limited to Safety Manual Section 1225

Here is what is required to succeed:

• At least 2 years of composite repair / modification experience.
• Formal vocational training or equivalent.
• Customer service / aviation work experience.
• Basic PC skills.
• Basic knowledge of pulling maintenance manuals / IPCs from computers.
• Basic knowledge of regulations dealing with the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated the ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings.

• Ability to effectively communicate aircraft maintenance actions both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA-issued Airframe or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

Work Environment:

We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.

• Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety.
• Position requires full-time presence at our Tucson, Arizona facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success
• 12-hour shifts on a 3/4/4/3 schedule, which includes days, nights, and weekends.

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team.  We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success.  Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company provided uniforms

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We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.