Aircraft Painter & Finishes Specialist

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB seeks a full-time Aircraft Painter (WG-4102-08T09) to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and ensure high-quality finishes on aircraft and equipment. Travel up to 25% may be required, with a salary range listed in the Federal system.

The position requires painting experience, a valid driver’s license, ability to obtain SCI security clearance, and readiness to work in heights and confined spaces. Resumes limited to two pages.

Qualifications

• Have at least 12 months of verifiable painting experience.
• Possess and maintain valid driver’s license.
• Able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including respirators.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various aircraft and support equipment surfaces for proper coatings.
• Mixes, thins blends, matches, tints and tones coating materials.
• Applies coating materials using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other means of application.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Uses and maintains tools of the trade.

Skills

Painting experience

Driver’s license

Security clearance

Safety practices

Job description

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB seeks a full-time Aircraft Painter (WG-4102-08T09) to prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and ensure high-quality finishes on aircraft and equipment. Travel up to 25% may be required, with a salary range listed in the Federal system.

The position requires painting experience, a valid driver’s license, ability to obtain SCI security clearance, and readiness to work in heights and confined spaces. Resumes limited to two pages.