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Composite Bond Technician C \- 2nd shift

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands\. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight\. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\. Your success is our success\.

Description

Composite Bond Technician

We are hiring immediately for a Composite Bond Technician\.

What you will be doing as a Composite Bond Technician:

In this role, you can expect to prepare and bag composite parts and assemblies for the curing process\. You’ll work alongside experienced operators in a temperature\-controlled setting, gain valuable hands\-on experience and enhance your skills in a supportive environment\.

Your responsibilities may include \(but are not limited to\):

**Component Assembly:** Form and lay\-up fiberglass, graphite, and Kevlar parts using blueprints and specifications, preparing them for autoclave or oven curing

**Material Selection:** Choose appropriate holding fixtures, bonding and bagging materials, ensuring proper alignment and contamination\-free surfaces

**Adhesive Application:** Apply adhesives to bond parts, secure them in fixtures, and ensure uniform vacuum pressure by trimming, fitting, and sealing bleeder and bag materials

**Tool and Part Handling:** Transport tools and parts to and from ovens, remove excess materials, and use measuring devices and hand/power tools as needed

**Inspection and Matching:** Inspect details, remove them from process racks, and match them to production orders

What you need to be successful:

A high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification is required\.

_Textron Aviation Inc\. must comply with U\.S export control laws and regulations\. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information\._

Why join us?

Your success is our success\. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one\.

401K company match additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation

$3,000 annual lump sum payment eligibility per contract

Annual cost of living adjustment up to $1,500 per contract

Automatic increases of $0\.30/hr every 3 months up to top of grade per contract

Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester

Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications

Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy

Explore more benefits here

Qualifications

At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range\. This provides you the opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location\.

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions\. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world\-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products\. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome everyone to apply to this role if it meets your career goals\. Whether you’re in the military community, a recent graduate, or looking for a career change, you could be our next great fit\!

We’re Here to Support You:

We understand the hiring process can be overwhelming which is why our team is committed to assisting you at each stage\. If you have questions, visit the Career & Learning Center located in Wichita, Kansas, where you’ll find answers and additional resources as you explore your career opportunities with us\.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years\. Visit https://www\.aircapitaloftheworld\.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Aviation

**Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita

**Job Function:** Manufacturing

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** Second Shift

**Job Posting:** 12/03/2025, 9:37:05 AM

**Job Number:** 337512