Aircraft Paint Tech
About The Position
Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our paint department on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join our team! This position is located in Sanford, Florida. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strong buffing and polishing skills Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, Imron and acrylic clear coats Applies primer, top coat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to detailed parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft interiors to customer or company specifications and industry quality standards Polishes and waxes finished surfaces by cutting and buffing finished surfaces Demonstrate competency in applying the following to perform normal job duties Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing Performs difficult masking operations Documents the work performed on the work orders Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge Assist aircraft technicians when necessary Ensure functional tests of all installed items is satisfactory Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- High school or GED
- Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience
- Requires excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be flexible with shift work
- Ability to pass background check and achieve airport badge
Nice To Haves
- Automotive refinishing experience desired, aircraft painting experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Strong buffing and polishing skills
- Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes
- Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish
- Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint
- Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, Imron and acrylic clear coats
- Applies primer, top coat paint, and any spray-applied coatings to detailed parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft interiors to customer or company specifications and industry quality standards
- Polishes and waxes finished surfaces by cutting and buffing finished surfaces
- Demonstrate competency in applying the following to perform normal job duties
- Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools
- Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked
- Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing
- Performs difficult masking operations
- Documents the work performed on the work orders
- Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge
- Assist aircraft technicians when necessary
- Ensure functional tests of all installed items is satisfactory
- Performs other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
