Aircraft Painter – Finishes Specialist

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services in Tampa, FL, seeks an Aircraft Painter responsible for coating surfaces of aircraft and parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, or other materials, following company policies, procedures, and manufacturers’ specifications.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; two years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting; FAA FAR Part 145 awareness; ability to obtain an airport SIDA badge; and willingness to work nights,

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Finish coat experience

Hazardous material handling knowledge

FAA FAR Part 145 knowledge

Tools required

Education

Airframe license preferred

Tools

Painting tools

Airframe tools

Job description

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services in Tampa, FL, seeks an Aircraft Painter responsible for coating surfaces of aircraft and parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, or other materials, following company policies, procedures, and manufacturers’ specifications.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; two years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting; FAA FAR Part 145 awareness; ability to obtain an airport SIDA badge; and willingness to work nights,