AVIATION PAINT SHOP LEAD

Vertical Mag; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

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 professional dev

Job summary

Vertical Mag in Tampa, FL seeks a hands-on Paint Supervisor to lead a finish-coat team on aircraft and parts projects, ensuring quality and safety per regulations. You will oversee painting operations, mix materials, and maintain equipment while guiding the team through schedules and compliance requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in finish coats for automotive or aircraft applications, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting.
• Able to obtain airport SIDA badge.
• Hazardous materials handling and disposal knowledge.
• Knowledge of FAA FAR Part 145 repair station operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of painters and assign tasks by project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to verbal or written instructions and specifications.
• Oversee refinishing of aircraft and parts.
• Maintain and operate paint spraying equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Mix materials and verify correct mixtures.
• Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to the painting team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Finish coat experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Airframe license preferred but not required

Tools

Tools required

Job description

Position Summary

This position leads and performs the coating of aircraft and aircraft parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials in accordance with company policies, procedures, specifications, and applicable regulations, while overseeing team performance and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Benefits

• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5 company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Airframe license preferred but not required
• Three (3) 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
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
• A valid drivers license is required for this position.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Leads a team of painters and assigns tasks based on project requirements and timelines
• Works to verbal or written instructions and ensures team adherence to specifications
• Oversees refinishing of aircraft, aircraft parts, and other assigned items
• Ensures proper maintenance and operation of paint spraying equipment per manufacturers instructions
• Mixes materials used in the paint process and verifies correct mixtures are used by team members
• Monitors work for quality, safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Provides guidance, training, and support to painting team as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aid
• Must have correctable near and far vision