Composite Repair Technician
Also posted as Aircraft Composite Technician; Composite Structures Technician; Bonding Technician
A composite repair technician inspects, prepares, repairs, bonds, cures, and documents composite aircraft structures and parts. It's hands-on work in composite repair shops, structures bays, aerospace manufacturing cells, and MRO facilities, where technical instructions, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation all matter.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
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Assess composite damage
Inspect composite panels or parts for delamination, impact damage, cracks, moisture, or other defects.
Prepare repair materials
Cut plies, prepare surfaces, mix materials, and set up repair areas according to drawings and repair instructions.
Bond and cure repairs
Apply layups, adhesives, vacuum-bagging, heat, or curing methods as required by the repair process.
Verify repair quality
Inspect repaired areas, record materials and cure data, and maintain traceability for quality review.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Composite Repair
Repairing composite aircraft parts using approved layup, bonding, curing, and inspection procedures.
Materials Prep
Preparing fibers, resins, adhesives, surfaces, and repair materials while controlling contamination and timing.
Bonding / Curing
Using vacuum, heat, pressure, and cure documentation to achieve reliable composite repairs.
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