Aircraft Paint Tech (SFB)

inMy Jet; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Sanford, FL is seeking an experienced Aircraft Paint Technician to join our in-house maintenance facility. The role focuses on applying primers, base coats and clear coats to aircraft interiors and exteriors, with emphasis on color matching and finish quality.

You will buff, cut, and polish, mix paints to specification, document work orders, and support other technicians. A strong background in automotive refinishing or aircraft painting plus good communication and teamwork is

Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• 5+ years of touch up/color matching experience.
• Automotive refinishing experience desired; aircraft painting experience a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Ability to pass background check and obtain airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Buffing and polishing aircraft finishes.
• Mix paints and primers to specification.
• Apply primers, base coats, and clear coats to components.
• Document work orders and maintain records.
• Cross-train to develop skills and knowledge.
• Assist aircraft technicians when needed.

Skills

Touch up/color matching

Automotive refinishing

Aircraft painting

Communication skills

Team player

Shift work availability

Background check clearance

Airport badge

Education

High school or GED

Job description

# Aircraft Paint Tech (SFB)FlexjetSanford, FL, US13 days agoJob descriptionAre you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our paint department on private aircraft?Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join our team!This position is located in Sanford, Florida.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Strong buffing and polishing skills• Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes• Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish• 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 primer, top coat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to detailed parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft interiors to customer or company specifications and industry quality standards• Polishes and waxes finished surfaces by cutting and buffing finished surfaces• 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• Ensure functional tests of all installed items is satisfactory• 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 work• Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badgeWORK 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.