Aircraft Paint Prep Trainee

TEL Staffing & HR; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR is seeking an Aircraft A/C Prep Trainee to join our client’s aviation paint shop in Savannah. You will work alongside experienced painters to prepare exterior surfaces, mask areas, and support primer/topcoat application.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints, and the stamina to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and safety are emphasized, with potential advancement through certification and hands-on experience in corrosion protection and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paint experience in a technical environment or trade school preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exterior aircraft surfaces for primer/topcoat and mask windows, probes, antennas, and required areas.
• Assist with and apply corrosion preventative materials to aircraft.
• Apply primer and sanding surfacer to aircraft.
• Use tools to sand primer and surfacer in prep for base coat.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and PPE; protect interior with specialized PPE.

Skills

English language proficiency

Blueprint Reading

Manual Dexterity

Safety Compliance

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Position Purpose:

The A/C Prep Trainee works alongside higher-level employees to assist with the preparation and painting of aircraft.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Assists in the preparation of the exterior surfaces of aircraft for application of primer and topcoat. Use various masking materials to protect windows, external probes, antennas, and other required areas. Sand and wash the aircraft surface as directed.
2. Assist with and applies corrosion preventative materials to the aircraft.
3. Apply primer and sanding surfacer to aircraft.
4. Uses tools to sand primer and sanding surfacer in preparation for base coat.
5. Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required. Use (PTP) to ensure aircraft interior is protected.

Additional Functions:

1. Properly care for shop equipment and tools as assigned.
2. Comply with Paint shop standard practices. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Other Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required. Paint experience in a technical environment or trade school preferred.

1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
3. Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.
4. Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials in the aircraft painting process.
5. Able to climb ladders and stairs, perform close tolerance work, work in small spaces, and able to lift up to 40 pounds.
6. Experience may be offset by completion of Technical Certificate in paint and refinishing and/or successful completion in current year youth apprenticeship program sponsored by Gulfstream, in area of expertise.