JOB SUMMARY:

Apply polyurethane, lacquers, epoxy paints, or dry lube coatings to aircraft components. Prepare surfaces for painting and protects surfaces from corrosion.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aircraft components prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding) and masking/de-masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking to aircraft components using complex masking instructions from manuals
• Aircraft Prep (cleaning, stripping, sanding), and Masking/De-Masking (fixtures, tape, plugs)
• Apply detail masking lines to Aircraft and using complex stencils
• Set up, maintain, and operate typical shop equipment as paint mixers, maintenance of HVLP paint guns, perma-scope or other paint measuring equipment
• Ensure accurate completion of work utilizing stencil maker, buffers, sanders, and other general paint shop equipment tools.
• Mix and apply various primers with thickness requirements (epoxy, waterborne, zinc chromate)
• Mix and apply various topcoat finishes including stripping and other detail work- polyurethanes, epoxy, lacquers, clears (gloss, semi gloss and flat colors)
• Apply spanings to part using stencils and masking aids
• Use of mil specs, detailed blueprints, fabrication, assembly outlines, sketches, patterns, and written or verbal instructions.
• Paint booth manometer and temperature/humidity readings and tracking required
• Manage paint inventory, monitoring, tracking, and ordering directly from suppliers.
• Work directly with specialty repairs (scratches, dents, damage, blending colors)

EDUCATION:

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• Tech School preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
• Minimum 6 months required of aircraft painting or relative experience.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift heavy objects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of so classified.