Composite Repair Technician

Description

ICON Aircraft is a consumer sport plane manufacturer founded in response to the sport flying category created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Given these enabling regulations, ICON’s mission is to reinvent personal flying by providing consumer-friendly, safe, technologically advanced aircraft that allow the freedom, fun, and adventure of flying to be accessible to those who have dreamed of it. ICON’s long-term vision is the ultimate democratization of personal flight. This is the beginning of that process. ICON’s first aircraft is the A5, an amphibious sport plane that fuses outstanding aeronautical engineering with world-class product design. It has won some of the world’s most prestigious design awards and has inspired a global following. ICON Aircraft’s facilities are in Northern California, 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. For more information, visit www.iconaircraft.com.

Mission of Role: Apply hands-on layup expertise and composite repair experience to support and enhance the overall ICON assembly process.

Location: Vacaville, CA

Reports to Project Manager: Manager, Service and Maintenance

Scope of Work:

• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs on composite components using proper materials, layup techniques, and curing processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, repair manuals, and technical instructions to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct inspections to assess damage, determine appropriate repair methods in coordination with Engineering, and provide feedback or request additional information as needed.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify composite tooling and related equipment as needed.
• Execute composite layups using prepreg or dry fabric; perform part preparation, demolding, and vacuum bagging in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement lean practices across all layup and bonding processes.
• Carry out composite surface prep including scarfing, sanding, deburring, and grinding; clean parts and tools using appropriate solvents (e.g., acetone) as outlined in work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and service teams to support cross-functional projects as needed.
• Document repair work according to regulatory and company standards, including updating digital or paper logbooks.
• Follow instruction and drawings to produce quality assemblies
• Composite Bonding team keeps pace with overall assembly, sales and service timelines
• On schedule to deliver service and sales plans
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Experience & Education:

• 3-5 years of experience working with composites/hands-on composite bonding
• Strong understanding of composite materials, bonding techniques, and repair procedures
• Familiarity with vacuum bagging, prepreg, wet layup, and curing methods
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Direct experience within the automotive, light aircraft or recreation (i.e. power boats) industries
• Mechanical aptitude, competent in the use of hand tools
• Demonstrated ability to work well with various departments, including engineering, production, quality and supply chain
• Experience with the use of tools and fixtures for assembly of products
• Ability to work independently while under limited supervision
• Familiarization with assembly of materials, including metals and carbon fiber composites
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
  
  

Ideal Experience:

• A&P or Light Sport Repairman certificate
• New product introduction experience
• Composite manufacturing with carbon fiber pre-impregnated materials
• Hands-on manufacturing experience such as machining, welding and composite lay-up
  
  

Other Traits:

• Goal driven, results focused with a strong bias for action and meeting deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, positive thinker
• Team oriented with a priority on organizational goals, motivated by accomplishments rather than power
• Works in an organized manner
• Ability to grasp issues in a dynamic environment to quickly achieve desired outcomes
• Highly intelligent, confident, decisive, competitive, energetic, and passionate
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time (6+ hours), work from ladders and stands, lift40 pounds from floor to chest height, work while positioned on floor / floor creepers
• Must be able to operate / hold tools for extended periods of time (2+ hours)