Aviation Fiberglass Technician
Required skills
- composite repairs
- wet layups
- component overhauls
- delamination
- skin damage
- core crushed areas
- lightning strikes
- SRM
- CMM
- engineering orders
Nice to have
- Spanish
Role summary
General MRO Aerospace (GMA) is seeking an experienced Aviation Fiberglass Technician for its FAA 145 Repair Station. The role involves performing complex composite repairs, troubleshooting aircraft components, and adhering to technical data like SRM and CMM. Responsibilities include executing hot bond repairs, performing honeycomb core repairs, and meeting strict turnaround times while ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of structural composite repair experience in an MRO environment and proficiency with relevant equipment and software.
Description
General MRO Aerospace (GMA) is a globally recognized FAA 145 Repair Station that specializes in maintenance and repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and electromechanical aircraft components. Since 2006, we have consistently set new industry standards in all aspects of our business by providing unmatched flexibility, tailored services, and highly competitive turnaround times.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated team player and result-driven Fiberglass Technician. If you have what it takes to perform this job, then we want you in our team!
Essential Duties:
- Perform MRO Overhauls: Execute complex composite repairs, wet layups and component overhauls.
- Troubleshoot & Inspect: Assess inbound parts for delamination, skin damage, core crushed areas and lightning strikes.
- Follow Technical Data: Interpret aircraft Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), and engineering orders.
- Execute Hot Bond Repairs: Set up and operate digital hot bonders, heat blankets and vacuum bagging systems.
- Perform Core Repairs: Replace damaged honeycomb core materials using potting compounds or core plugs.
- Meet Turnaround Times (TAT): Work efficiently to meet strict delivery deadlines for clients.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Complete sign-offs accurately.
Requirements
Experience, Skills and Qualification:
Experience:
- Performs skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and modification to a variety of aircraft components in accordance with CMM regulations and standards.
- Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines, manage a large volume of communication and be a team player.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities for moderately complex issues.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with ability to exercise informed risk taking in order to make judgment calls.
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus.
- Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Proficient in vacuum bagging, honeycomb core repairs, and hot-bond equipment operations.
- Ability to prioritize and to work without close supervision.
Qualification:
- Education equivalence or minimum 1–2 years of hands-on structural composite repair experience within an FAA Part 145 MRO station.
- FAA Airframe (A) or Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate is highly preferred.
Benefits Offered:
- 50% employer-paid medical for individual coverage
- Medical, vision, dental, and gap coverage
- Life, critical illness, short-term disability and accident coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
- 7 Paid major holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Positive team-focused work environment
- Opportunity for internal growth and advancement
