Job Duties
- Researches technical data and performs aircraft painting functions applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations
- Cleans, sands, and applies chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixes and thins paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
- Masks and covers surface not to be painted.
- Sprays specified amount of thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel onto prepared surfaces using spray equipment.
- Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
- Strips, Sands masks, and insignias, symbols, designs, or other markings on aircraft according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment.
- Regulates controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
- Sets up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding prior to painting.
- Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
- Operates lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.
Job Qualifications
- 2+ years aircraft painting experience
- Aircraft spraying experience ideal
- Valid driver's license
- Flexible to work any shift
Facility Description
Our client is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. A Class IV 14 CFR Part 145 certified operation specializing in every aspect of aircraft maintenance for the service life of your fleet. Narrow and wide body, small to large, regional to long-haul aircraft. Complete with one of the largest storage and reclamation operations in the world
Benefits
As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well. A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.
Our recruiters strive to connect qualified individuals with opportunities. With hundreds of jobs across the nation, Strom offers opportunities no matter where you are.
Pay
Talk with a Recruiter today to learn about pay rates and find out if you qualify for travel pay, reimbursements, or bonuses. These benefits vary by job!