Refinishing Technician

United Aero Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Aero Group in Orlando, FL seeks a refinishing associate to remove paint, prep rotor blades for paint, and ensure documentation meets ACS quality standards. You will learn OEM repair manuals and Aviation Standard Practices per AC 43-13, applying these during highly repetitive tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include moving work orders forward in a timely, cost‑effective manner under the Refinishing Department Lead, and contributing to quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of related experience with surface preparation, masking, and sanding techniques.
• Experience in an automotive or aviation environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove paint, fill and fair and prep rotor blades for paint.
• Ensure all product & documentation are accurate & complete per ACS quality specifications.
• Learn to be proficient on all OEM repair manuals with a complete understanding of Aviation Standard Practices per AC 43-13.
• Ensure work orders move forward in a timely, cost-effective manner with direction from Refinishing Department Lead.
• Evaluate & recommend improvements for procedures for quality control of products.
• Maintain safety guidelines/procedures & cleanliness of department at all times.
• Work with other team members to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Hand & power tools

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Read repair manuals

Timely completion

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

• Remove paint, fill/fair and prep rotor blades for paint.
• Ensure all product & documentation are accurate & complete per ACS quality specifications.
• Learns to be proficient on all OEM repair manuals with a complete understanding of Aviation Standard Practices per AC 43-13.
• Ensures that work orders move forward in a timely, cost-effective manner, making changes and adjustments as necessary with direction of Refinishing Department Lead.
• Evaluates & recommends improvements for procedures for quality control of products.
• Maintains safety guidelines/procedures & cleanliness of department at all times.
• Work with other team members to ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to read repair manuals and specifications.
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient with computers and able to use relevant software.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of related experience with surface preparation, masking, and sanding techniques.
• Experience in an automotive or aviation environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, walking and using equipment
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform job duties.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50lbs at a time.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to perform detailed inspections of work for compliance with specifications.