Aircraft Painter

VTG Defense; Town of Maryland (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aircraft Painter to support the Presidential Helicopters Support Program. This role involves performing surface preparation and painting of aircraft components using various materials and techniques. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and a high school education or equivalent. The position requires knowledge of military publications and safety regulations. If you're passionate about aviation and skilled in painting techniques, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defense operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in aircraft surface preparation and painting.
• Must be knowledgeable of EPA or OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation and treatment of aircraft components.
• Mask and cover areas not to be painted.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting techniques

Application of vinyl graphics

Knowledge of military publications

Corrosion Control training

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Specialty Training courses

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes

Rollers

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 - $42.68/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.