Aircraft Painter II

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA, United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Little Rock, Arkansas that shapes the future by designing and building military aircraft, business jets and space systems. We are looking for experienced Aircraft Painter II who are seeking their next opportunity in a complex and ever-changing work environment!

As an Aircraft Painter II you will be performing Intermediate Paint Applications for Overall Exterior Aircraft Surfaces and Removable Parts with Minimum Supervision and Minimum Discrepancies.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains/Reads/Interprets/Comprehends Process Documentation at Latest Revision to Perform Task Assignments
• Seeks Guidance As Needed
• Locate, Reference, and Utilize Work Orders and Reference Data Using Computer System to Ensure Compliance with Processes, and Accurately Document/Record All Traceability Requirements and Process Data
• Maintains All Equipment Before, During, and After Use, as Required, and Performs Preventative Maintenance on Equipment as Defined per Process while maintaining a neat, orderly, and safe work environment and cleaning up after each operation / shift.
• Inspects Aircraft Non-Sensitive Components before and after masking/unmasking process for interdepartmental transfers as well as Masks/Unmasks Aircraft Non-Sensitive Components and Prepares Aluminum and Composite Substrates for Sealant, Primer, and Paint Application 
• Consistently Inspects, Masks, Sands, and Unmasks Aircraft Sensitive Zones with Low to No Discrepancies
• Applies Pore-Filler to Aircraft and Applies Primer/Surfacer to all aircraft zones/parts as needed with Low to No Supervision and Low to No Discrepancies
• Notifies QC Personnel Prior to Any Applicable Prep/Paint Activity to be Performed and Identifies and Corrects Discrepancies in Inspection, Sealant, Masking/Unmasking, top coating and Sanding at All Stages of Preparation/Painting Minimizes rework through proficiency in preparation and application by mixing Sealant, Conversion Coatings, Primers, Surfacers, topcoats, etc. per Processes with No Discrepancies and will Identify Defects in Topcoats; Masks, Sands, and Paints to Correct Defects in Topcoats
• Repeatedly Paints Aircraft Tail, belly/parts to DFJ Quality Standards with Minimum Supervision and Minimum Discrepancies
• Properly Sets Up Work Area for Aircraft Compliant with All Safety Requirements and assists in aircraft movement.
• Prepares Stripe Design Areas for Application with Minimum Discrepancies while learning to Layout for Stripe Designs and to Paint Aircraft Fuselage and Stripe Designs
• Checks Thickness and Masks for Regulatory and Specialty Coatings with Low to No Supervision and Low to No Discrepancies
• Correctly Trains Personnel of Lower Levels of Proper Procedures, Methods, and Techniques per DFJ Processes

• 4 Years Paint Experience
• Advanced Knowledge and Demonstrated Proficiency of DFJ Surface Preparation Processes
• Intermediate Knowledge of Aircraft Paint Systems and Demonstrated Proficiency of Topcoat Application
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability and Competency To:

Read, Speak, Write, Understand, and Communicate Effectively in English

Follow Written and Verbal Instructions

Perform Repetitive Movements and Work Overhead

Work on Upper Aircraft at Heights Greater Than 10 Feet

Use Mechanical Sanders, Buffers, Spray Equipment, Common Hand Tools, etc.

Pass Pulmonary Function Test; Obtain and Maintain Respirator Clearance 

Obtain and Maintain Aluminum Pretreatment Certification

• Ability and Commitment to:

Wear All PPE as Required

Prioritize Safety of Self, Others, and Aircraft

• Advanced Knowledge of How to Use Mechanical Sanders, Buffers, Spray Equipment, Common Hand Tools, etc.
• Advanced Attention to Detail
• Ability to work with and around various adhesives, paints, resins, and other preparatory paint materials.