Heavy Maintenance Aircraft Painter

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services is seeking a skilled painter with at least 2 years of experience in automotive or aircraft painting. The role requires knowledge of epoxy and polyurethane paints, and the ability to prepare large aluminum surfaces.

Candidates must provide their own tools and have a basic understanding of FAA regulations. Physical requirements include the ability to work at heights, lift heavy objects, and work in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• 2 years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting.
• Experience with epoxy, polyurethane paints and fiberglass repairs.
• Experience in paint preparation of large aluminum surfaces.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145.

Skills

Finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting

Experience with epoxy, polyurethane paints

Paint preparation of large aluminum surfaces

Understanding of FAA regulations

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Tools

Own tools

Job description

What you need:

• 2 years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting
• Experience with epoxy, polyurethane paints and fiberglass repairs
• Experience in paint preparation of large aluminum surfaces to include seam sealing and chemical treatment
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145 repair station operations
• Ability to effectively work with minimal supervision
• Must provide own tools

Preferred Skills:

• Airframe license
• Prior hands‑on paint and refinishing experience in a heavy maintenance environment
• Prior experience at a FAR Part 145 repair station

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and to travel on an as‑needed basis to support off‑site maintenance
• Must provide tools as listed on required tool listing.
• Eye/hand coordination and clear field of vision
• Ability to work at heights up to 80 feet and lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work in tight and confined spaces with respiratory equipment
• Ability to bend, crawl, twist, and other positions and sustain the position for an extended period of time
• Ability to precisely manipulate hand tools in a variety of situations

AMES 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.