Lead Aircraft Paint Technician — 2nd Shift with Premium Pay

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Paid lunch

Airframe training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Aircraft Paint Technician for the Chattanooga, TN facility. This is a full-time, on-site role on the 2nd shift, with a 3:00pm-1:30am schedule and a 10-15% shift premium, plus training opportunities.

You will lead teams, manage paint processes, ensure safety, coordinate with parts and other departments, and maintain quality during base coat and layout tasks in a busy hangar environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal
• 8+ years’ experience in painting of aircraft, autobody, RV or Marine preferred.
• This position will need minimal supervision and will be responsible for leading small work groups on daily tasks

Responsibilities

• Day to day management of production crew to ensure scheduling demands are met.
• Coordinate schedule with other departments.
• Training of individual team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Scheduling with parts department to ensure necessary materials required to complete the jobs are available.
• Assist in final inspection of aircraft.
• Maintain the premises of the paint shop and work facilities in a clean and orderly manner.
• Many duties of the Paint Lead Tech may be delegated by him to qualified subordinates as deemed necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the supervisor of the overall responsibility.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air equipment

Polisher

Sander

Electrostatic paint guns

Stripper pump

Laser level

Tugs

Power carts

Job description

West Star Aviation is seeking a Lead Aircraft Paint Technician for the Chattanooga, TN facility. This is a full-time, on-site role on the 2nd shift, with a 3:00pm-1:30am schedule and a 10-15% shift premium, plus training opportunities.

You will lead teams, manage paint processes, ensure safety, coordinate with parts and other departments, and maintain quality during base coat and layout tasks in a busy hangar environment.