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 to ensure work meets quality standards, company operating procedures, and aircraft schedules. The role leads paint operations and serves as a technical authority on paint processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. It requires advanced knowledge of aircraft coating systems, surface preparation, paint application, rework and defect correction, blueprint and engineering document interpretation, FAA repair station documentation, and quality control standards. The Lead coordinates workforce and labor authorization, production planning, schedules, cross-functional communication, employee coaching, safety, hazardous-material compliance, 5S organization, and continuous improvement. The position balances customer delivery commitments, regulatory compliance, quality expectations, and team performance, and liaises with production, inspection, quality, engineering, management, and customers as needed.

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, and 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 Gulfstream Policies and Procedures, the 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 aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing, and authorize labor for assigned personnel.
Manage workflow and schedules to meet customer outdates.
Facilitate status meetings and provide daily aircraft status reports to Paint Operations supervision.
Coordinate with Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs, and quality specifications.
Supervise an ongoing safety and security program, including paint equipment operation and housekeeping, and monitor 5S guidelines.
Assist Paint Operations supervision with performance reviews and employee development and training plans.
Coordinate with Hazardous Material Operations to ensure safe handling of hazardous waste.
Maintain hazardous-waste documentation, including paint and chemical tracking and filter documentation.
Serve as backup for Paint Shop supervision when assigned, including taking phone calls and monitoring 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.