Contract: 48 months
Pay rate: $28/hr - $32.18/hr on W2
Shift: 1^st shift ( 7am – 3:30 PM)
 
Job Description:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years related paint processes.
• Aircraft industry experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary.

Position Purpose:

• The Senior Aircraft Painter works independently to safely prepare, paint and detail aircraft according to schedule using company quality standards and operating procedures.
• Act on behalf of the Lead in their absence and provide assistance and work direction to other painters.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely perform aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
• Assist supervision with assignment and accomplishment of work for assigned team members.
• Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by setting a good example for other painters to follow.
• Act on behalf of supervision as required.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders, hydraulic lift platforms and paint sprayers.
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.
• Comply with safety rules and procedures and be alert for unsafe conditions.
• Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.
• Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
• Assist with aircraft movement in hangars.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small, restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
• Must be computer literate.
• Thorough and complete understanding of the GAMPS, paint operations SPT manual and paint WFR.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.