AVIATION PAINT SHOP LEAD

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance company in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Team Leader for the painting department. The role requires at least three years of experience in automotive or aircraft painting, a high school diploma, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and overseeing equipment maintenance. This position may involve flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Three years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting.
• Understanding of hazardous material handling related to job assignments.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145 operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of painters and assign tasks based on project requirements.
• Ensure team adherence to specifications.
• Oversee refinishing of aircraft and maintain paint spraying equipment.
• Monitor work for quality and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Minimum required tools for painting

Job description

Description

AIRBORNE Tampa is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

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

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 manufacturer's 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 aide
• Must have correctable near and far vision

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.