Aircraft Painter

POSITION SUMMARY 

An aircraft painter is responsible for preparing aircraft surfaces, mixing and applying paint according to specifications, and inspecting the finished product for quality. Key duties include surface prep (cleaning, sanding, masking), mixing coatings, using spray guns, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, documenting work, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace. This role often requires experience with aircraft or automotive painting and may involve working on both large aircraft and smaller parts.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Surface      preparation: Cleaning, stripping, sanding, and      masking aircraft surfaces before painting.
• Paint      application: Mixing primers, sealants, and      topcoats to manufacturer specifications and applying them with equipment      like HVLP spray guns.
• Quality      control: Inspecting the finished paint job      for quality, adhesion, and to fix any imperfections.
• Compliance      and documentation: Adhering to FAA regulations,      environmental rules, and company safety protocols, as well as documenting      all work performed.
• Team      collaboration: Working with other maintenance teams      to schedule projects and meet deadlines.
• Detailing: Applying      logos, symbols, and performing touch-ups as needed

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of      experience in aircraft or automotive painting and surface preparation is      often required.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with      paint and coating application techniques, including spray gun operation      and paint mixing.
• Knowledge: Understanding of how to      prepare surfaces by chemically and mechanically removing old paint and      corrosion.
• Safety awareness: Experience with      enclosed paint booths and respirators, and knowledge of safe chemical      handling and disposal.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift      up to 50 pounds, work at heights on ladders/scaffolding, and stand, stoop,      bend, or crawl for extended periods in various environmental conditions.

•  **You must be a US CITIZEN or permanent resident to be considered for the position. We don't have sponsor plans **