Aircraft Painter

AAR•Lake City, FL

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter performs refinishing services for aircraft and components in accordance with applicable AAR, FAA, and customer work instructions, without deviation and within estimated time. The role includes preparing aircraft for stripping and painting, mixing and applying paints, operating paint-spraying equipment, and completing related documentation. The Aircraft Painter must follow applicable specifications, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental guidelines, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role also involves using ground support equipment when applicable and qualified, completing work with little or no rework, and interacting effectively with management, other departments, and coworkers. Other duties and special projects may be assigned by the Support Services Supervisor if the employee is qualified. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either at least 18 months of experience as an Aircraft Painter or at least five years of experience as an industrial automotive painter. Employees must provide their own tools as listed on the company tool list, communicate in English, and operate motorized equipment near aircraft without causing damage. The job involves regularly moving about the facility; bending, stooping, kneeling, standing for prolonged periods, and climbing ladders or service stands; exposure to noise above 85 dB and potentially hazardous chemicals; and the use of safety equipment, including a full-face respirator. Employees must be able to lift 50 pounds, meet the stated hearing and visual acuity requirements, and participate in the DOT random drug and alcohol testing program. The posting also specifies no allergies or sensitivities to aircraft painting products. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 months of experience as an Aircraft Painter or at least five years of experience as an industrial automotive painter.
Provide own tools as indicated on the company tool list.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Operate motorized equipment in close proximity to aircraft without causing damage.
Able to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for prolonged periods, and climb ladders or service stands.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Able to breathe through a full-face respirator; employees with facial hair must purchase a hood to meet respirator requirements.
Normal or corrective hearing.
Minimum corrected visual acuity of 20/40.
No allergies or sensitivities to aircraft painting products.
Participate in the DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.
Use required safety equipment and work with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Prepare aircraft for stripping and painting.
Mix and apply paints in various quantities.
Set up and operate various types of paint-spraying equipment.
Locate pounce patterns for aircraft registration numbers.
Follow applicable specifications and work instructions.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Perform work within estimated hours.
Follow safety procedures and specifications and use appropriate PPE.
Comply with environmental guidelines for managing products associated with the work.
Complete required paperwork associated with assigned normal duties.
Use and operate ground support equipment safely when applicable and qualified.
Complete assignments with little or no rework.
Interface effectively with management, other departments, and coworkers.
Perform other duties and special projects as instructed by the Support Services Supervisor, if qualified.