Aircraft Paint Lead

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Aircraft Paint Lead assists Paint Operations supervision with planning and coordinating the preparation, painting, and detailing of customer aircraft. The role leads paint operations and serves as the shop’s technical authority on paint processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. It combines advanced aircraft finishing expertise with front-line leadership to ensure safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality work that meets customer schedules and company standards. The Lead coordinates workforce and workflow, authorizes labor for assigned personnel, supports employee development, and communicates aircraft status across production, inspection, quality, engineering, management, and other departments. The position also supports customer communication, workplace organization, continuous improvement, and hazardous-material compliance. It may serve as a backup for Paint Shop supervision when assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of Gulfstream paint experience or previous experience in aircraft paint processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of paint products and processes, with proficiency in all aircraft painting tasks.
Valid driver's license.
FAA A&P license, or ability to obtain a repairman certificate within 30 days of the start date.
Working knowledge of the Gulfstream Policies and Procedures manual, Inspection Procedures manual, and pertinent process specifications.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work any shift.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Supervise the preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft and authorize labor for assigned personnel.
Plan and manage workflow to meet customer delivery dates and aircraft schedules.
Facilitate status meetings with departments and shops, provide daily aircraft-status reports, and report to Paint Operations supervision.
Coordinate with Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
Supervise ongoing safety and security activities, including paint-equipment operation and housekeeping, and monitor workplace organization using 5S guidelines.
Assist Paint Operations supervision with performance reviews and with establishing employee development and training plans.
Coordinate with Hazardous Material Operations to ensure hazardous wastes are handled safely and properly.
Maintain hazardous-waste documentation, including paint and chemical tracking and filter documentation.
When assigned as backup for Paint Shop supervision, take phone calls and monitor schedules and crew assignments.
Work with other departments to support customer requests.
Communicate directly with customers, as required, to explain paint processes.
Offer continuous-improvement ideas and participate in continuous-improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.