Paint Technician

In your role, you will

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay
• Mask, unmask, and remask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, airblower, and/or brushes 
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint
• Apply alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment
• Assist with the application of primers to aircraft surface
• Assist with painting parts, components, and/or aircraft surface
• Assist with checking for imperfections after painting and striping application using discrepancy sheet and documented squawks and perform touch-up work as required
• Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required
• May perform Designated Inspector (DI) function as qualified by QA
• Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification
• Apply base coat of paint, stripes, decals, and vinyl appliques to aircraft surface

As our ideal candidate

• You typically have 4 years of experience, which must include preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent
• You have the ability to read and interpret engineering documents, customer instructions, and maintenance manuals