Aircraft Painter (DEPOT Strip & Paint)

V2X•Kingsville, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter coats aircraft, support equipment, components, accessories, and related equipment with paint and other protective materials. The role includes inspecting surfaces for corrosion and damage, removing existing paint and corrosion, preparing and masking surfaces, applying coatings, and painting insignia, letters, and numerals. Work is performed in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, technical directives, company instructions, and approved procedures. The position requires handling hazardous materials and waste, following safety and environmental requirements, maintaining tools and work areas, documenting completed work, and coordinating with supervisors and Quality Control on serviceability and repair questions. The employee may also perform designated lead, quality-control, hazardous-waste, and support-equipment duties; assist other technicians; and provide off-site services when required. Work is usually performed in a paint shop, with possible exposure to changing weather, high noise, fumes, airborne particles, and electrical hazards. The job involves the physical movements and postures typical of paint-shop work, lifting objects normally not exceeding 50 pounds, and wearing a respirator. A company physical is required before employment or promotion and annually thereafter.

Requirements

Aircraft Corrosion certification: N-701-0013 or C-600-3183.
Aircraft Paint Touch-Up and Markings certification: N-701-0014, C-600-3182, or equivalent certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Within the past six years, at least three years of experience in aircraft corrosion identification, removal, treatment, and preservation; equivalent civilian painting; or documented completion of an OJT syllabus for T/M/S (Type/Model/Series).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense CAC (Common Access Card).
Valid state driver's license and ability to pass Government licensing requirements.
Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous waste knowledgeably.
Ability to wear a respirator and safely fit it around the face.
Ability to pass a company physical before employment or promotion and annually thereafter.
Ability to lift objects whose weight normally does not exceed 50 pounds.
Required special vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
Within six months of the start date, unless otherwise stated: hazardous-waste communications training; FOD and TCP awareness training; OPNAVINST 4790.2 program awareness; ISO 9001-2000 program awareness; Government On Line OMMA system training; Support Equipment Operators Certification; respirator training and fit testing with paint physical; egress system checkout; Aircraft Brake Rider certification; Operational Risk Management training; and Aircraft Towing certification.
Collateral Duty Inspector qualification may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect aircraft, support equipment, components, engines, and accessories for surface integrity or corrosion in accordance with applicable manuals, directives, checklists, and company instructions.
Remove paint, protective materials, and corrosion using approved tools, agents, equipment, and techniques.
Prepare surfaces for painting and protect surfaces or components not being painted.
Apply paint and other approved coatings to aircraft, components, engines, and support equipment using approved equipment and materials.
Paint insignia, letters, and numerals as required.
Coordinate with supervision and Quality Control to resolve questions concerning serviceability and repair procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center and assigned area.
Assist with ordering parts, tools, materials, and equipment as required.
Document completed work using Maintenance Action Forms (VIDS/MAFs) or the WECMS/OOMA system.
Follow Foreign Object Damage prevention rules, including participating in FOD walkdowns when directed, and comply with the company tool-control program.
Comply with applicable general and industrial safety rules, hazardous-waste procedures, and environmental regulations.
Perform simple computer input and extraction functions when required.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned shop and support equipment.
Perform off-site services on assigned detachments when required.
Maintain familiarity with applicable Navy instructions, maintenance manuals, technical directives, manufacturer manuals, and company instructions.
Maintain knowledge of material safety data sheets and applicable safety precautions.
Assist with the safety, security, and preservation of Government-owned and company-owned equipment when directed.
Perform designated lead, Collateral Duty Quality Control Inspector, hazardous-waste coordinator, chemical-waste custodian, accumulation-point coordinator, wheel-and-tire technician, or other support duties when authorized or required.
Assist other technicians, specialists, workers, and mechanics during absences or increased workload periods.
Wear a respirator when performing assigned duties and obtain Aircraft Jack and Support Equipment certification if required.
Perform other reasonable related incidental duties when directed.