Aircraft Parts Painter

Standard Aero•Grapevine, TX

10d

About The Position

Aircraft Parts Painter Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks. As an Aircraft Parts Painter you'll have responsibility of applying sealer and paint to aircraft components. Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the US.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect.
Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

One-year related experience preferred.
Knowledge of all types of paints and thinners preferred.
Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.

Responsibilities

Applies aerodynamic sealer and masks the aircraft components using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process.
Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications.
Applies paint to the aircraft components. (Paints include - urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape.
Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other StandardAero facilities as required.
Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
May perform other duties as required by the department