Aircraft Painter (Painter/Blaster)

Tyonek Native Corporation•Tucson, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The team will augment services provided by Air Force military personnel to modify, maintain, inspect, control corrosion, overhaul, repair, regenerate and store various weapon systems, related components, missiles, engines, ground support equipment and vehicles. This role involves performing chemical stripping of paints and primers, media blasting, preparing aircraft surfaces for painting, formulating and applying coatings, and conducting inspections. The painter will operate various tools and equipment, meticulously inspect aircraft for defects, and protect sensitive areas during the painting process. They will apply various coatings, insignia, letters, and numerals to aircraft surfaces.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have at least 3-5 years of applicable experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical stripping of paints and primers for maintenance and repairs on various aircraft, including F-16 aircraft, and associated components.
Perform comprehensive media blasting, stripping, and cleaning of aircraft and aircraft components.
Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting.
Formulate coating materials.
Apply coatings to aircraft and aircraft components.
Conduct corrosion and other relevant inspections.
Operate common tools such as paint guns, sanders, plastic scrapers, high-speed grinders, hydro-blasters, various media blast equipment, and other common hand and pneumatic tools.
Meticulously inspect aircraft for dings, dents, corrosion, and loose or missing rivets.
Meticulously tape windows, landing gear, plastic, and fiberglass to protect them from chemicals.
Perform acid etching and washing procedures.
Apply primer and epoxy coatings.
Apply paint, designs, and decals.
Conduct thorough final inspections.
Coat surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, Radar Absorbent Material, Low Observable Coatings or other coating materials, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other application devices.
Remove existing paint from aircraft utilizing liquid paint remover, scrapers, mechanical sanding, and media blasting.
Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool.
Roughen aluminum surfaces with acid solutions and steel wool to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
Mask and cover portions of surfaces not designated for painting.
Paint insignia, letters, or numerals onto aircraft surfaces using stencils.
Other duties as assigned.