Aircraft Painter

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Sharjah; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in the UAE is looking for an experienced Aircraft Painter. The role involves coating aircraft seats and performing all related preparatory work. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of hands-on experience and possess secondary education. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preparatory work for painting aircraft surfaces.
• Apply coating materials such as primers and paints using standard techniques.
• Clean and prepare surfaces by mechanical means.

Skills

Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft seats

Excellent communication and people skills

Education

Secondary Education

Job description

The Aircraft Painter coats the surfaces of aircraft seats with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, and removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and a scraper.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all preparatory work (obtains supplies and equipment, sets up ladders and scaffolds, and covers items with drop cloths and tape).
• Perform all duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, or other surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces by mechanical means, i.e. scraping, wire brushing, masking, speckling, and sanding surfaces.
• Clean, degrease, and remove all oil and wax build up. Removes scale, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.
• Mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted.
• Mix, thin, blend, match, tint, and tone coating materials following specific oral and written directives and specifications.
• Applies coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, and shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Should be very good with spray painting, touch up and varnishing.
• Paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.
• Assists higher grade mechanics with cleaning of aircraft parts using solvents and other cleaning solutions.
• Perform other duties as requested

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft seats, support equipment, and allied components.
• Knowledge of aircraft and/or company forms required by work requirements.
• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands on experience
• Secondary Education