Lead Bonder
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LocationUnited States-Arkansas-Hot Springs
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size5,001–10,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High level of aviation maintenance expertise
Ability to bond a variety of dissimilar materials (composite or metal)
Ability to lay out articles, cut parts or materials to size
Ability to apply liquid or solid bonding agents
Ability to perform bagging and debulking processes
May operate autoclave, hot bonders, and ovens
Ability to control conditions of heat, pressure, and timing
Ability to sand, deburr, and smooth areas
Ability to apply sealing resins to cut or exposed edges
Monitor and verify quality of finished product
Complete repairs on composite, metal, or laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions
Ensure personnel under direct oversight perform maintenance in accordance with approved data
Coach & mentor employees on proper maintenance techniques and procedures
Communicate the needs to supervisor/manager
Process maintenance forms and authorize by signature and date after work is completed
Be familiar with the contents and procedures described in the Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals
Notify the Director of Quality Assurance of suspected un-airworthy conditions
Assure all parts received from stock are properly identified
In case of shelf-life material, assure they are not expired; if outdated, present for identification as nonconforming
Accomplish work in accordance with proper aircraft standards, manufacturer’s approved data, FAA approved/accepted data, industry standards, or standard shop practices
Oversees maintenance practices for approximately 10 technicians max
Read, write, and understand English fluently
Ability to read and interpret maintenance data
Ability to navigate and read drawings
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
About the role
This is a working level position that requires a high level of aviation maintenance expertise and is directly responsible for the maintenance, workmanship and training under his/her direct oversight.
Responsibilities
Bonds a variety of dissimilar materials (composite or metal) assemblies, parts, skins, components, or structures into semifinished or finished products. Lays out articles, cuts parts or materials to size. Applies liquid or solid bonding agents. Performs bagging and debulking processes. May operate autoclave, hot bonders, and ovens to complete bonding cycle.
Controls conditions of heat, pressure, and timing by setting and operating various controls according to the specifications
for the materials and the bonding agent being used. Sands, deburrs, and smooths over areas; applies sealing resins to
cut or exposed edges. Monitors and verifies quality of finished product. Completes repairs on composite, metal, or
laminate bonded products using inspection and rework instructions.
§ Ensure personnel under his/her direct oversight perform maintenance in accordance with approved data
§ Coach & mentor employees on proper maintenance techniques and procedures.
§ Communicate the needs to supervisor/manager.
§ Process maintenance forms and authorize by signature and date after work is completed.
§ Be familiar with the contents and procedures described in the Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals.
§ Notify the Director of Quality Assurance of suspected un-airworthy conditions found during the performance of his/her duties.
§ Assure all parts received from stock are properly identified.
§ In the case of shelf-life material, assure they are not expired. If material is outdated, assure outdated materials are presented to his/her production lead and/or inspector for identification as nonconforming and for proper disposition.
§ Accomplish his/her work in accordance with proper aircraft standards, manufacturer’s approved data, FAA approved/accepted data, industry standards, or standard shop practices.
§ Oversees maintenance practices for approximately 10 technicians Max
Requirements
§ Read, write, and understand English fluently.
§ Ability to read and interpret maintenance data
§ Ability to navigate and read drawings
§ Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.