**Accepting applications - Pending contract award and funding CY2026**
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Aircraft Painter F-16 is responsible for the striping and painting of aircraft and other aircraft related components. Ensures compliance with the procedures for the storage, disposal and usage of chemicals and hazardous materials used or generated in the process of aircraft painting. Coordinates with maintenance in the preparation of aircraft painting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs surface preparation, treatment and painting of components, all aircraft surface areas, aircraft panels, support equipment, or other items as required.
Demonstrated ability to precisely apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted. Working knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques.
Must be knowledgeable of military publications and diagrams.
Ability to precisely apply vinyl graphics to multiple aircraft surfaces.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work specifications is a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience as a paint technician to include painting, maintenance, and finish work.
Must be qualified in application of FMS-2026 Form 2, Type 1 F-16 Have Glass surface refinishing.
Education requirement: High School diploma or GED
Must be able to lead, train and mentor other technicians in all aspects of the F-16 Aircraft Paint technician specialty
PREFERENCES:
F-16 Block 40 and above surface refinishing
Highly experienced USAF 5 and 7 skill level or civilian equivalent. AFSC 2A753, 2A773, or equivalent.
Proven experience with FMS-2026 F-16 Have Glass paint application procedures. Working knowledge of USAF military publications and Technical Orders
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.
Work is performed in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruised from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts in shop area.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance.
