Aircraft Painter (F-15)

Kay and Associates, Inc. • Goldsboro, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices. They remove old paint from aircraft using liquid paint remover and scraper. The painter smooths surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure paint adheres. They mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surfaces using stencils.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years total experience as an Aircraft painter or 5 level equivalent.
• Must be able to work shift schedules as required per Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Must be able work work-week schedules i.e. M-F, Sn-Th or as required per PWS.
• Must be able to work flexible work-week schedules as required.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have at a minimum an interim SECRET security clearance.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be eligible for Restricted Area Badge.
• Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms, and aircraft.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must have dexterity to handle small parts.
• Must be able to travel to support off station Temporary Duty (TDY) as required.

Nice To Haves

• Military Aircraft and Aircraft Ground Equipment/Support Equipment (AGE/SE) painter experience is preferred.
• Eight or more years’ experience as aircraft painter.
• Basic Corrosion Control Course.
• Advanced Corrosion Control Course.

Responsibilities

• Performs requirements in accordance with the procedures established in the PWS.
• Performs diagnosis and corrective actions, disassembles, inspects, evaluates, and accomplishes necessary repairs.
• Lays out work according to technical instructions and technical directives.
• Determines what repairs, modifications, and part replacements are required.
• May be required to verify work performed by another for which he/she is qualified to perform.
• Prep and Paint Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment/Support Equipment (AGE/SE).
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Aircraft maintenance action documentation via logs, records, forms, and electronic means.
• Support Equipment (SE) operation and inspections.
• Aircraft inspections.
• Tool Control Program Tool issue/receipt supporting aircraft maintenance shops including hazardous materials, tool room/box/pouch configuration.
• Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment.
• Perform shift work and/or overtime as required.
• Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• 401k
• eleven paid holidays
• two weeks paid vacation after one year of service
• health and welfare fringe benefit of $2.65 for every hour paid up to 40 hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed