• Local (non per diem): $35-45/hour DOE
• Non Local (per diem): $18-28/hour + $176/day per diem ($40-50/hour equivalent DOE)

Supporting heavy maintenance and modification of 737 aircraft. The Composite Mechanic will be responsible for removing and reinstalling structure as required to access repair areas, repairing carbon fiber and fiberglass on fairings, flaps, slats, flight controls, and more. This role involves taper-sanding various materials for damage removal in challenging areas, reading repair manuals and drawings to determine the types of materials required for each repair, and applying heat blankets with proper thermocouple placement and bagging schedules. The mechanic will also operate a Heatcon hot-bond console and build splashes from fiberglass and resin for use in the curing process.

Responsibilities

• Support heavy maintenance and modification of 737 aircraft.
• Remove and reinstall structure to access repair areas.
• Repair carbon fiber and fiberglass on fairings, flaps, slats, and flight controls.
• Taper-sand various materials for damage removal in difficult-to-access areas.
• Read repair manuals and drawings to perform repairs and determine required materials.
• Apply heat blankets with proper thermocouple placement and bagging schedules.
• Operate a Heatcon hot-bond console.
• Build splashes from fiberglass and resin for the curing process.

• Composite repair
• Fiberglass repair
• Carbon fiber repair
• Aircraft maintenance
• 4+ years of recent aircraft composite repair experience
• Ability to use tools and read blueprints
• Experience with taper-sanding and Heatcon hot-bond consoles
• Experience with core plugs and sanding

• 2+ years of recent aircraft composite repair in an MRO environment
• Airframe license preferred
• Experience repairing carbon fiber and fiberglass structures on aircraft
• Experience with taper sanding, core plugs, thermocouple placement, and actual composite repair
• Willingness to wear a half-face respirator (clean shaven for respirator fit during first week orientation)
• Possession of minimum hand tools (basic wrenches, socket set, hi-lok plier)

Enjoy competitive pay and a steady schedule in a dynamic work environment. Benefit from opportunities for overtime and additional shifts, along with comprehensive training and orientation. Join a team dedicated to excellence in aircraft maintenance and repair.

Work Environment

Work in a large MRO hangar setting with schedules from Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Friday, with possible Saturday work. Shifts are 4 hours long, either from 0530 to 1600 or 1530 to 0200, with extra shifts and overtime available (50-hour week typical). The first week will consist of ATS and customer-specific training on day shift, between 24 and 40 hours. Orientations are held every Monday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Everett, Washington.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.