Aircraft Paint Tech (SFB)

Flexjet•Sanford, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join our team! This position is located in Sanford, Florida. This role is part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working in our paint department on private aircraft.

Requirements

High school or GED
Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience
Automotive refinishing experience desired
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

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