CREW CHIEF, AVIATION PAINTER

STENA•Pensacola, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced aviation professional with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a passion for aircraft excellence? As a Lead Aircraft Painter, you’ll oversee the preparation and painting of commercial aircraft while guiding and supporting your crew to ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. From coordinating daily operations and monitoring work progress to mentoring team members and maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and company procedures, your leadership plays a vital role in the success of every aircraft delivery. If you’re ready to lead, by example, manage complex projects, and bring years of aircraft painting expertise to a dynamic aviation environment, we want you on our team! ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Airframe license and/or Repairman Certificate.
5 years minimum of aircraft painting or related structures.
Good working knowledge of all appropriate skill levels, through understanding of all FAR’s and company policies and procedures, through knowledge of all aircraft manuals and related materials.
Knowledge of ATA codes, knowledge of all paperwork procedures including job cards/timecards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M’s, service bulletins, and work sign-off/sell-off procedures.
A moderate level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship with co-workers and supervision.
Requires easy mobility around various sections of aircraft and the dexterity to operate spray equipment efficiently and in a timely manner.
Requires the ability to wear a respirator without restrictions due to exposure to fumes.
Must be able to pass physical exam, including pulmonary function test.
Requires mental skills and quickness with the ability to cope with stress and intense effort or exertion usually caused by long working hours.
Must have the capacity to gain knowledge by hearing about one’s own safety due to the dangers involved.
Working environment requires standing 90% of the workday on hard surfaces and man lifts.
Must be able to lift 50lbs. and report to work regularly.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment.

Responsibilities

Provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to personnel in your crew.
Evaluate the performance of personnel on his/her crew and make recommendations as necessary to your supervisor.
Perform only that work authorized by his/her supervisor and ensure that the work is performed to the standards of good workmanship required by ST Aerospace Mobile, Inc.
Ensure that all tools and equipment used by his/her crew are kept in serviceable condition and stored in an orderly manner.
Recommend to your supervisor any requirements or improvements for your crew.
Exercise control over stock checked out of Stockroom by employees on your crew.
Complete your crew timecards and approve all hours worked.
Report to your supervisor, with recommendations, any personnel problems that cannot be resolved satisfactorily within the crew.
Recommend disciplinary action within your crew.
Assist your supervisor as requested in the evaluation of non-routine work cards for parts, manhours and span time, and indicate corrective action.
Monitor, continuously, work progress. Keep your supervisor always apprised of the status, particularly on jobs that are off schedule. Assist your supervisor in preparation of the shift status and change-over reports.
Perform any work that may be assigned by your supervisor.