Aircraft Painter

Tyonek Native Corporation•Hill AFB, UT

About The Position

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Tyonek Services Group 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. DUTIES: Conduct chemical stripping of paints and primers. Perform abrasive blasting on ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, mechanical abrasion, and acid etching. Apply primers, topcoats, epoxy coatings, lacquer, resin, Radar Absorbent Material (RAM), Low Observable (LO) coatings, and other authorized materials using approved application methods. Mask and protect sensitive aircraft areas. Apply markings and stenciled insignia. Inspect aircraft and components for dents, corrosion, and other surface defects. Operate required tools and equipment, including paint guns, sanders, grinders, hydro blasters, media blasting systems, plastic scrapers, and common hand and pneumatic tools. Perform final inspections to verify coating quality and compliance with technical data. Execute all duties in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives, technical orders, safety requirements, and 309 MXSG procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience
Must have experience using chemicals to strip paint and primer.
Must have prior experience performing abrasive blasting on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Must have prior experience applying primers, topcoats, epoxy coatings, lacquer, resin, Radar Absorbent Material (RAM), Low Observable (LO) coatings, and other authorized materials using approved application methods.
Must have experience masking and protecting sensitive areas of the aircraft
Must have experience applying markings and stenciled insignia.
Must have prior experience inspecting aircraft and components for dents, corrosion, and other surface defects.
Must be able to operate equipment such as paint guns, sanders, grinders, hydro blaster, media blasting systems, plastic scrapers and other hand and pneumatic tools.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable T1 background investigation.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
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.
Must be able to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools, and detect imperfections and micrometer readings.
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, etc.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical stripping of paints and primers.
Perform abrasive blasting on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, mechanical abrasion, and acid etching.
Apply primers, topcoats, epoxy coatings, lacquer, resin, Radar Absorbent Material (RAM), Low Observable (LO) coatings, and other authorized materials using approved application methods.
Mask and protect sensitive aircraft areas.
Apply markings and stenciled insignia.
Inspect aircraft and components for dents, corrosion, and other surface defects.
Operate required tools and equipment, including paint guns, sanders, grinders, hydro blasters, media blasting systems, plastic scrapers, and common hand and pneumatic tools.
Perform final inspections to verify coating quality and compliance with technical data.
Execute all duties in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives, technical orders, safety requirements, and 309 MXSG procedures.
Other duties as assigned.