Aircraft Interior Finish Technician

Western Aircraft; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Finish Technician to apply coatings and finishes to aircraft interiors. This role involves performing high-quality repairs, applying UV activated finishes, and preparing materials for finishing. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Join a dynamic team where your craftsmanship will shine and contribute to the excellence of aircraft interiors. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field with a focus on quality and precision.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

100% Paid Short & Long Term Disability

100% Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years in custom cabinet finishing or 2 years in aircraft interior finishing.
• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs and apply finishes to aircraft interiors.
• Set up and use spray equipment for various coatings.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ability to Use Power Operated Machinery

Physical Stamina

Tools

Spray Gun

Power Tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Finish Technician applies pre-mixed coatings to well-prepared interior aircraft parts; applies wood finishes such as stains and high-build clear topcoats to newly refurbished woodwork; performs touch-up and repair of interior wood cabinetry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and aboard aircraft. Cleans and polishes blemishes as needed to prepare the surface for new finish.
• Applies UV activated grain fill and finish to surfaces using spray equipment and other manual/mechanical methods.
• Cleaning and prepping materials for finishing, including mechanically stripping prior finishes, sanding and filling to prep for finish.
• Applying various fillers, resins, epoxy, and related products to prepare materials for finishing.
• Formulates color matched stains to match existing finish.
• Set up and use spray gun for proper application of urethane, enamel, water base and epoxy paints.
• Touch up woodwork with brush, airbrush, and spray gun blend-in techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• A minimum of 5 (five) custom cabinet or furniture finishing or 2 (two) years’ experience in aircraft interior finish application. Artistic background for faux finishing a plus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to use power operated machinery.
• Ability to work to specifications with an extremely high attention to detail.
• Ability to work individually, with a healthy sense of urgency to provide a quality product.
• Ability to perform highly physical work duties including climbing and bending at the waist, crawling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and working at heights, reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Ability to pass physical exam required to wear protective respirators.

Other Prerequisites

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Ability to obtain Airport Issued security badge.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an aircraft hangar environment with moderate noise level. The employee is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Short term & Long term Disability - paid 100% by Company.
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - paid 100% by Company.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement.
• Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account (employer contributions tied to participation in wellness program).
• 401K & Roth 401k with employer match.
• Flexible Spending programs.

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.