Lead, Paint Technician - 2nd Shift - 1589
West Star Aviation Inc.
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West Star Aviation seeks a Lead Aircraft Paint Technician for the 2nd shift in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves leading teams, managing work orders, logging entries, and directing project flow within the paint shop.
Candidates should have advanced knowledge of aircraft paint processes and 8+ years of painting experience across aircraft, autobody, RV, or marine sectors, with strong leadership and safety standards. Benefits start on day one.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Driver's license ideal for airline travel.
- 8+ years’ painting aircraft, autobody, RV or marine preferred.
- Exclusive knowledge in all areas of the job.
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.
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Effectively and clearly communicate in English.
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Full Time
On-Site
Chattanooga, TN, USA
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West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.
When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.
This position requires an advanced knowledge of the aircraft paint processes. The job involves leading teams, varying amounts of work order processing, log book entries and general aircraft painting. Supervision of the team and direction of project flow will be a primary function.
- 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
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
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 needs exclusive knowledge in all area's of the job.
This position will need minimal supervision and will be responsible for leading small work groups on daily tasks.
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated, flexible and skilled at working in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
- Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.
- Notify the supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
- Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.
- Assist with painting, painting base coat and layout.
- Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
- Maintain customer-oriented work habits.
- Lift and carry 50 lbs.
- Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
- Work standing on ladder or scaffold.
- Pass pulmonary physical
- Pass respiratory fit test, as you must wear protective gear.
- Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines including but not limited to OSHA, haz mat, etc.
- Logically work with mechanical processes.
- Work with others in a professional manner.
- Good communication skills.
Work under supervision of your Team Leader.
- The majority of work will be accomplished in a heated hangar or shop area.
- Work in aircraft on ramp may occur.
- Varied positions in and around the aircraft.
- Air equipment, polisher and sander.
- Stripper pump, electrostatic paint guns, pressure posts, and laser level.
- Tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment.
With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.
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