Aircraft Painter (Aviation) CBA - FT. Hood, Killeen, TX.

Amentum•Hood, TX

6d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Aircraft Painter is responsible for the striping and painting of aircraft and other aircraft related components. Ensures compliance with the procedures for the storage, disposal and usage of chemicals and hazardous materials used or generated in the process of aircraft painting. Coordinates with maintenance in the preparation of aircraft painting. Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices. Removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper as well as blasting with plastic media. Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool. Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface. Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted. Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils. Knowledge of military publications, microfilm, and diagrams is mandatory. Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements. Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is Required.
A minimum of Two (2) years' experience painting with recent experience in the preparation and painting of ground vehicles, aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces.
Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Must be able to pass/meet physical requirements for PPE/Respirator and Fit Test qualification.
A valid Driver’s License is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt Security Clearance, NAC-I (T1) Public Trust.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
US Citizenship is Required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.
Knowledge of military publications, microfilm, and diagrams is mandatory.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Military technical school or specialized training course is desired.

Responsibilities

Striping and painting of aircraft and other aircraft related components.
Ensures compliance with the procedures for the storage, disposal and usage of chemicals and hazardous materials used or generated in the process of aircraft painting.
Coordinates with maintenance in the preparation of aircraft painting.
Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
Removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper as well as blasting with plastic media.
Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool.
Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface.
Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils.
Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.