What Does a Composite Structures Technician Do?
A Composite Structures Technician inspects, evaluates damage, repairs and replaces damaged aircraft components according to approved engineering data and process requirements using hand and power tools, as well as specialized equipment and materials. Job -Related Skills, Interests and Values • interpreting and using technical data and planning the sequence of work to be performed • reading blueprints for composite structures as well as structural repair manual data and non-destructive inspection reports • completing written documentation to ensure trace-ability and storage of materials; following error reporting procedures • removing paint and surface coating or special fasteners using hand or power tools safely • using ratio calculation and mathematical measurements to mix resin systems • recognizing and responding to contamination and its forms • using decontamination and drying techniques • learning and applying sheet metal repair methods • communicating effectively with co-workers
