Job Duties
As an Aircraft Painter II, you will be responsible for preparing and applying paint to both the interior and exterior surfaces of aircraft, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets or exceeds customer expectations. You will work closely with specifications, color sketches, and instructions to plan and execute the paint process efficiently. This role requires proficiency in paint preparation, application, and equipment maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to company policies.
What You Will Do:
- Apply aerodynamic sealer and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process
- Mix, blend and thin paint products, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications
- Apply paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints)
- Interpret specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.
- Maintain painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape
- Document all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures
- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of Paint Booth experience in Automotive and/or Aviation industries
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones
- Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect
- Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of all types of paints and thinners
- Minimum 3 years of aircraft painting experience
- Experience in Corporate or Business Aviation
- Experienced with silk-print paint applications
- Extensive knowledge of various types of paints, thinners, and applications
- OSHA / HAZMAT training or certifications
- Ability to work overtime and travel to customer locations as required.
Facility Description
- This facility is a Class 4 FAA repair station providing services for airframe, avionics and turbine engine inspection and repair, airframe paint, complete interior refurbishments and modifications, as well as major avionics modifications and upgrades.
- A Falcon Service Center since 1995, this facilities technicians, project managers and engineers also have the experience and expertise to support highly complex projects on the vast majority of corporate aircraft in service today including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Hawker, Cessna and Embraer.
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
Pay Range: $30.00-$40.00
Typical Gross Weekly Take Home (for a full work week): $1,200.00-$1,600.00