Job Description Summary
The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. Dassault Falcon Jet as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service members suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Dassault Falcon Jet, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
- Work from FES, drawing notes, HMS planning, to paint manufactured parts and aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
- Strip manufactured parts, aircraft parts and sub-assemblies.
- Prepare surfaces to be painted by sanding, steaming, cleaning and conversion coating, as required.
- Cover area on parts as required to be protected from Alodine process, paint or stripper with proper materials.
- Set up equipment and operate all shop equipment and tooling.
- Select and mix proper paint to the Manufacturers specifications to meet job requirements. May be required to experiment with special paints and related products.
- Set up and use spray gun for proper application of urethane, lacquer, enamel, water base and epoxy paints, as required.
- Assist/train others, as required, in the performance of their job assignments.
- Accurately log computerized labor data collection system for work orders, time and attendance tracking.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related painting experience.
- Able to work from designs or verbal instructions to perform layout design.
- Familiarity with applicable manufacturer standards and company procedure governing the care and treatment of aluminum.
- Able to use standard spray paint equipment: paint guns, sanding equipment, dual action orbital sander and common hand tools.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must not be abnormally allergic to paint, paint stripper, solvents, primers or other paint related products that produce fumes or dust while using.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to use a respirator
- Need to be currently serving on Active Duty in one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces
- Within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days)
- Must have permission from your command and your post transition program.
- Eligibility to receive an Honorable Discharge
