Aircraft Painter Lead

Air Methods•Englewood, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for priming and epoxy painting of aircraft, fabricated, production and/or aircraft parts to blueprint specifications, and/or customer paint schemes. Oversees the work for a crew of two or more technicians and assists with training them.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Painting aircraft, parts and their application.
Basic understanding of FAA certification processes.
Basic knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards and requirements.
Typically requires 5-8 years of professional aviation painting experience.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts and practices. Applies principles and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments. Works independently to identify and resolve moderate to highly complex, sensitive or higher priority assignments. May provide guidance to less experienced staff and/or lead projects
Must be able to be trained to Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63.11173(e)(1) within 30 days of hire.
This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Nice To Haves

Trade School Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees a crew of two or more technicians assigned to paint aircraft and aircraft parts
Manage all duties simultaneously on multiple projects
Provides instruction and assigns tasks to technicians
Monitors work for quality and timeliness. Informs supervisor of problems or issues affecting quality, schedule, and budget
Reviews drawings, and parts lists for accuracy and coordinates with other departments to resolve issues therein
Coordinates with repair station inspectors for final inspection and sign-off of completed tasks
Assist in the coordination of daily activities with department supervisor
Review completed work and ensure that the completed parts are protected from damage
Maintains aircraft, work area, and hangar cleanliness
Maintain proper operation and cleanliness of shop equipment
Assist in providing training for new or existing employees they oversee
Oversee and assist in paint stripping using chemical and mechanical methods
Paint aircraft and aircraft parts
Priming and Epoxy Painting of aircraft, fabricated, production and/or aircraft parts to blueprint specifications, and/or customer paint schemes
Preparing parts for painting process using body fillers, glazing putty, sanding, masking, cleaning
Oversee and perform final approval for customer paint scheme layout following prep work on aircraft
Oversee the cleaning of paint booth or related areas, changing booth filters, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Controlling paint and related consumables inventory and shelf life
Control and management of essential documentation tasks
Alodine aircraft and aircraft parts
Maintains and follows shop safety rules
Occasional travel, shift work, weekends, and overtime
Other Duties as assigned.