Painter

Sunvair Aerospace Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunvair, Inc., located in Valencia, CA, is a leading FAA- and EASA-certified aerospace MRO specializing in landing gear overhaul and repair. We are seeking a Painter who will safely prepare, paint, and detail aircraft components per work orders, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality specifications.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of related experience, be able to read blueprints and specifications, and perform coating thickness measurements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Capable of lifting at least 25 lb.
• Experience with industry standards, primer and customer paint specifications.
• Ability to read work orders, specifications, sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to measure coating thicknesses.
• 3–5 years of related experience in paint/finishing procedures.
• Experience in FAA-certified landing gear repair environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft components per work order/traveler instructions.
• Mask, sand, and prepare components for paint application.
• Mix primers and paints per manufacturer instructions.
• Apply primers, fillers, and sealing compounds for final painting prep.
• Perform quality validations such as viscosity, adhesion, and thickness checks.
• Operate spray guns and apply topcoat to components.
• Coordinate with supervisor and inspection for paperwork signoffs and quality specs.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects per aviation regulations and standards.
• Follow SOPs for sealants and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use PPE as required.
• Adhere to OSHA/EPA/SCAQMD regulations and clean-room protocols; meet target hours.

Skills

Reading English

Detail oriented

Time management

Blueprint reading

Coating-thickness measurement

Tools

Coating-thickness gauges

Job description

Salary: $21-$35 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Painter Job Description
Sunvair, Inc. located in Valencia, CA is a leading FAA- and EASA-certified aerospace MRO specializing in landing gear overhaul and repair for narrow body commercial and military aircraft. We are dedicated to quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in everything we do. Currently we are seeking highly motivated, skilled, and detail-oriented individuals with excellent time management skills to fill the position of Painter.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely perform preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft components under minimal supervision per work order/ traveler instructions.
• Mask, sand, and prepare components for paint application.
• Mixing of primer and paint prior to application in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Apply varies types of primers, fillers and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Performing quality validations such as viscosity, adhesion testing and thickness requirements.
• Ability to operate spray guns and apply topcoat to components
• Coordinate with supervisor and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal paperwork, signoffs, and quality specifications.
• Examine painted surfaces for defects, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and company standards
• Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.
• Follow all safety, hazardous-material, and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, SCAQMD) and comply with clean-room or controlled-environment protocols where required. Meet target hours and schedules as set by Supervision
• Maintain regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write and understand English
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• Capable of moving unaided throughout the facility and lifting at least 25 lb.
• Practical experience with knowledge of industry standards, prime and customer paint specifications
• Ability to read work order/ traveler instructions, specifications, sketches and blueprints
• Ability to measure coating thicknesses
• Practical experience (3-5 years preferred) related to the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, and equipment generally used in the work for which the repair station is rated.
• Shop floor / Paint Booth environment within an FAA-certified landing gear repair station.