Aircraft Painter

VTG Defense; Maryland; On-site; USD 53,726 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an Aircraft Painter at Patuxent River, MD, to support the Presidential Helicopters program. Responsibilities include surface preparation, painting with various media, masking areas, and applying vinyl graphics on aircraft components and equipment. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and possess TS eligibility; U.S.

citizenship and English proficiency required. Experience with rotary wing aircraft such as S-92, H-3, or H-60 is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent; corrosion control training encouraged.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in aircraft surface prep and painting.
• Knowledge of military publications, EPA/OSHA forms, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Paint aircraft components and surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns and related tools.
• Mask and protect surfaces not to be painted.
• Apply vinyl graphics and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Surface preparation

Masking techniques

Vinyl graphics application

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Corrosion Control training

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Patuxent River, MD in support of the Presidential Helicopters Support Program.

What will you do?

• Performs surface preparation, treatment and painting of components, small aircraft surface areas, aircraft panels, support equipment, or other items as directed, with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
• Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
• Working knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques.
• Familiar with the application of vinyl graphics.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education: High School Education or equivalent. Specialty Training courses applicable to the functional area, including Corrosion Control.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years actual and recent experience in the preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces.
• Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of military publications, microfilm, and diagrams. Must be knowledgeable of Federal, State, Military and/or company EPA or OSHA forms required by work requirements.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance and YW access.
• All personnel must be U. S. citizens and be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Unless stated otherwise in the individual labor category, experience must be within the last five years.
• Individuals released from Military Service with other than "Honorable Discharges" do not meet minimum qualifications.
• The Government will review Contractor qualifications and certifications to verify compliance with the NAVAIRINST 3710.1 series, CNAFINST 4790.2 series and the terms and conditions of this contract.
• Rotary Wing Aircraft experience required, S-92, H-3 and H-60 experience preferred, H-3A/D and/or H-60 B/F/N series experience desired.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $39.00/hr - $45.00/hr which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.