Aircraft Interior Finish Technician

Western Aircraft; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Interior Finish Technician to join their team in Idaho. This role involves applying high-quality finishes to aircraft interiors, ensuring attention to detail and craftsmanship. The ideal candidate will have experience in custom cabinet finishing or aircraft interior applications, with a strong emphasis on communication and physical stamina. You will work in a dynamic hangar environment, contributing to the overall quality and appearance of aircraft interiors. If you are passionate about aviation and skilled in finishing techniques, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• 5+ years in custom cabinet finishing or 2 years in aircraft interior finishing.
• Strong communication and detail-oriented skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality repairs to various finished surfaces.
• Apply UV activated grain fill and finish using spray equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ability to Use Power Machinery

Physical Stamina

Education

Experience in Custom Cabinet Finishing

Experience in Aircraft Interior Finishing

Tools

Spray Gun

Sanding Tools

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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.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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