Aircraft Painter (WG-4102-08T09) MXMFS

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Painting experience

Driver’s license

Security clearance

Safety practices

Descripción del empleo

These listed job announcements are covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA), which are separate from the traditional recruitment job announcements found on USA Jobs. For further assistance, please contact AFTC Enterprise Recruitment at [e-mail] .

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Aircraft Painter (WG-4102-08T09) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication Flight / Corrosion Section (MXMFS) at Edwards AFB.

To perform the full range of painting, including surface preparation, blending and matching paints, and coating of various surfaces requiring fine finishes and decorative effects.

Announcement Closes: 10/27/2026

Typical 2026 salary range: $84,023 - $105,018 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Must have requirements or may not be considered:

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 once hired.

Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment including respirators.

Able to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Desired Skills:

Experience painting aircraft and support equipment desired.

Experience making and applying stencils desired.

Experience working with or under military supervision desired.

Major Duties:

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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a “Secret” security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. (SCI)

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods and techniques including special finishing techniques; and paints and thinning additives for use on various aircraft and support equipment.

Knowledge of industrial safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of current Federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations pertaining to hazardous waste management.

Skill in reading and applying directions that relate to the mixture, use, and application of various kinds of coating materials, solvents, and precoating agents; and tinting, toning, matching, and blending coating materials.

Skill in determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials best suited to obtain the surface condition and finish required for aircraft and support equipment.

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment of the trade.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.

Learn more about the new resume requirements at:

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC STRATEGIC HIRING GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED