Composite Repair Technician – 3 Openings

About the role

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd is seeking three Composite Repair Technicians to join its manufacturing team in Fort Erie, Ontario. The role involves repairing helicopter components using composite materials and ensuring high‑quality standards throughout the process.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and reinforce helicopter parts using composite wet lay‑up and bagging techniques.
• Prepare surfaces, mix resins, and apply hand and pneumatic tools for sanding and finishing.
• Measure materials with metric equipment and follow detailed repair instructions.
• Ensure traceability and compliance with IFMA, EI, and technical specifications.
• Identify and rework non‑conforming parts and suggest process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, 5S‑compliant work area and support health‑and‑safety practices.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using hand tools such as spreaders, sanders, drills, grinders, and digital scales.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and specifications.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is an asset.

Required skills

• Hand and pneumatic tool operation.
• Composite lay‑up and wet lay‑up processes.
• Bagging techniques for curing.
• Resin mixing and surface preparation.
• Metric measurement and material sizing.