Aircraft Component Painter- Flexjet Technical Services (EMS)

inMy Jet; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking an experienced Aircraft Refinisher in Cleveland, OH to perform buffing, polishing, and painting tasks on exterior and interior aircraft components. You will mix coatings, apply primers and finishes, and ensure color matches per standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of touch up/color matching experience, automotive refinishing is a plus, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Shift flexibility is required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience.
• Automotive refinishing experience desired, aircraft painting experience a plus.
• Requires excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be flexible with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Buff and polish surfaces to specification and color match.
• Spray paints and finishes on exterior/interior aircraft parts.
• Prepare surfaces, mix coatings, and perform masking and blending.
• Document work orders and assist aircraft technicians as needed.

Skills

Buffing and polishing

Touch up / color matching

Paint spraying / finishing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Job descriptionRecognized as the global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing, Flexjet has redefined the business aviation industry by using reimagined engineering and production capabilities to transform used business aircraft into new modern airframes.This position is located in Cleveland, OHDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Strong buffing and polishing skills• Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes, primer base coat, clear coat and single stage.• Ability to apply coatings to details parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft exterior and interior parts to customer or company specifications and industry standards.• Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish (sanding, bodywork, primer, paint, finish wet sand and buff).• Ability to perform small blown in repairs and blending of topcoats.• Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint• Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, imron and acrylic clear coats• Applies• Demonstrate competency in applying the following to perform normal job duties• Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools• Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked• Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing• Performs difficult masking operations• Documents the work performed on the work orders• Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge• Assist aircraft technicians when necessary• Performs other duties as requiredREQUIRED SKILLS• High school or GED• Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience• Automotive refinishing experience desired, aircraft painting experience a plus• Requires excellent communication skills• Ability to work in a team environment• Must be flexible with shift workWORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.