AIRCRAFT PAINTER

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match 5%

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services is seeking an aircraft paint technician responsible for coating surfaces of aircraft and parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, or resin in accordance with company, government, and manufacturer specifications.

The role requires 2 years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting, knowledge of hazardous material handling, and the ability to obtain an airport SIDA badge. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and overtime is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting.
• Understanding of hazardous material handling and disposal.
• Familiarity with FAA FAR Part 145 repair station requirements.
• Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badge.

Responsibilities

• Refinishes aircraft and parts as assigned.
• Ensure paint spraying equipment is maintained per manufacturer instructions.
• Mixes materials used in the paint process.
• Work to verbal or written instructions.

Skills

Finish coat experience

Hazardous materials handling

FAA FAR Part 145 knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe license preferred

Tools

Required tools

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for coating surfaces of aircraft and aircraft parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials in accordance with policies, procedures, requirements, and specifications established by the Company, applicable government agencies, and aircraft manufacturers as contained in approved Maintenance Manuals.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Airframe license preferred but not required
• Two (2) years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting
• Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145 repair station operations
• Possess minimum required tools
• Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badge
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Works to verbal or written instructions
• Refinishes aircraft, aircraft parts, and other items as assigned
• Ensures paint spraying equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
• Mixes material used in paint process

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aide
• Must have correctable near and far vision

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