Aircraft Painter

Yingling Aviation Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Team collaboration

Job summary

Yingling Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Wichita, KS. This full-time role involves surface preparation, masking, priming, and applying paints to exterior aircraft surfaces, including urethanes, enamels and epoxy primers.

Responsibilities include interpreting technical specs, planning paint sequences, and laying out stripes and logos. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of aircraft painting experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, good English communication, basic

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning and masking.
• Apply primers and paints per maintenance manual specifications.
• Interpret specifications and plan paint sequence, drying times and coats.
• Lay out stripes and logos on aircraft surfaces.
• Maintain painting supplies and equipment and document work performed.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical

Reasoning

Budgeting

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years experience as aircraft painter

Job description

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Aircraft Painter

Full Time Wichita, KS, Wichita, KS, US

Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares aircraft surfaces for removing paint by cleaning, masking applying stripper, removing stripper
• Applies aerodynamic filler and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process
• Mixes primers and paints, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications
  Applies primer and paint to the aircraft exterior surfaces. (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, and epoxy primers)
• Interprets specifications, color renderings, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
• Layouts of stripes and logo’s
• Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures
  Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies
• Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers
• Other activities and projects as approved by the Director of Maintenance, or the General Manager

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as aircraft painter
• Requires knowledge of all types of paints and thinners
• Qualified to prepare aircraft exteriors, and panels for proper application of paint
• Minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application
• Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to be receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions
• Cessna and King Air experience would be a plus

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read and speak English. Must be able to communicate effective with other personnel.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Budget Responsibility:

Assist department managers in maintaining a specified budget.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A& P License is a plus.

Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license

Computer Skills:

Basic computer aptitude preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Occasional periods of walking, sitting, rotation, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequently lifting up to 10 lbs.

Frequent exposure to general shop conditions, engine noise.

Frequent exposure to aircraft exhaust, moving mechanical parts, lubricants, metals, and solvents.

Frequent exposure to seasonal weather.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.