Precision Military Aircraft Painter

Tyonek Native Corp; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced aircraft painter to coat military aircraft and components using spray guns, lacquers, epoxies, and related coatings. Responsibilities include removing old paint, surface preparation, masking, applying coatings, and finishing with insignias and decals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in aerospace painting, and US citizenship with the ability to pass background and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years aerospace/aircraft painting experience.
• U.S. citizen; able to pass background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Remove old paint from aircraft using paint remover and scraper.
• Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool.
• Roughen aluminum surfaces to ensure paint adhesion.
• Mask and protect surfaces not to be finished.
• Prepare surfaces using chemicals, detergents and solvents with high-pressure steam/water.
• Apply coatings such as lacquers, enamels, urethanes, epoxies and elastomerics to aircraft and components.

Skills

HVLP spray techniques

Conventional spray equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Military aircraft paint training or civilian equivalent

Tools

HVLP spray equipment

Electrostatic paint equipment

Conventional spray guns

Job description

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an experienced aircraft painter to coat military aircraft and components using spray guns, lacquers, epoxies, and related coatings. Responsibilities include removing old paint, surface preparation, masking, applying coatings, and finishing with insignias and decals.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in aerospace painting, and US citizenship with the ability to pass background and drug testing.