Date:  6 Jan 2026
Location: 

Shannon, IE

Description

PAM Ireland Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a Aircraft Composite Mechanic to join our team at Hangar 5, Shannon Airport. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic, highly skilled team, contributing to the safe maintenance of a fleet of 600+ aircraft for one of the world's largest and most successful airlines. This role provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, offering significant growth potential in the aviation industry.Reporting to the Check Supervisor, the Aircraft Composite Mechanic is responsible for the following duties:

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for organising and evaluating repairs.
  • Carry out composite repairs in accordance with approved maintenance data. 
  • Ensuring aircraft documentation is completed in accordance with the MOE and company procedures.
  • Ordering & progressing spares.
  • Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
  • Follow company procedures, regulations and policies. 
  • Ensuring the work area and environment is safe, clean and tidy at all times
  • Assist with developing skills of composite staff
  • Assist with other zones as and when required
  • Maintain awareness and ensure best practises are observed for Health and Safety and Human Factors. 
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment at all times.
  • Adherence to all company procedures, regulations, and safe working practices
  • Carry out any other tasks as reasonably required by the Check/Zone Supervisor.

Requirements

  • MRO composite repair workshop/hangar environment preferred
  • Fully conversant with use of hot bond equipment (Heatcon)
  • Conversant with handling and storage of all composite materials
  • Metal bond experience essential, flight control surface and nacelle experience desirable
  • Fibreglass & Carbon wet layup repair experience essential
  • Fibreglass & Carbon pre-impregnated repair experience essential
  • Experienced in Inspection and creation of work cards /work packs essential
  • Excellent spoken and written English is essential
  • Willing to work shifts (including nights)
  • Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment
  • All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in Ireland to take up this position.

On the Job Training (OJT) Requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to spend time on OJT at one of our other bases as follows:

  • Experienced 145 MRO composite technician – 1 month OJT in Prestwick or Kaunas.

Or 

  • Experienced manufacturing composite laminator – 6 months OJT in Prestwick or Kaunas.

Benefits

  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • This role offers a competitive salary and friendly working environment with the opportunity to grow and develop your career within the aviation industry.

Competencies