Painter, Aircraft Parts II (2nd Shift)

Build an Aviation Career Youre Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesnt just treat you like a number. Youll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean youll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

As an Aircraft Parts Painter, youll be responsible for preparing aircraft parts surfaces for painting.

What youll do:

- Prepares aircraft parts surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding and then treating the metal with alumiprep and Alodine.

- Applies aerodynamic sealer, and masks the aircraft parts using tapes and paper products in preparation for the paint process.

- Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers maintenance manual specifications.

- Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)

- Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape; keep stock room aware of inventory and materials needed.

- Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.

- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.

- Works fair share of overtime to support monthly production goals.

- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.

- May perform other duties as required by the department when and where needed.

- Maintain all consumables for expiration, shelf life and amount required for current jobs and jobs that will be arriving.

Position Requirements:

- Requires knowledge of all types of paints and thinners.

- Must be qualified to prepare parts for proper application of paint, as per set standards.

- Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.

Preferred Characteristics:

- 2+ years experience as an Aircraft Painter desired.

Benefits that make life better:

- Comprehensive Healthcare

- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested

- Paid Time Off starting on day one

- Bonus opportunities

- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Short- & Long-Term Disability

- Life & AD&D Insurance

- Learning & Training opportunities