Are you looking for your next Aviation opportunity? Whether you specialize in airframe, powerplant, avionics, or interiors, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are actively seeking an Aircraft Painter for an exciting opportunity in Tucson, AZ. If you’re ready to build upon your skills and work alongside the best in the industry, reach out to TeamGlobal! One of our dedicated Recruiters will provide you with more details about our openings and our fantastic benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal — where excellence empowers us!
Job Description
* To perform functions assigned in the painting and stripping processes of aircraft and equipment. Education and Job Requirements
* Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
* Must have a minimum of 1 year of work-related aircraft painting experience
* Must have a valid drivers license
* May be required to work at either the Marana, AZ or Tucson, AZ location based on business needs
* Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in painting and methods of mixing paint colors
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical publications required
* The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required
* Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills required
* Aviation mechanic experience, either fixed wing or rotorcraft experience desired Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Research technical data and perform aircraft painting functions, applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques in accordance with applicable maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
* Cleans, sands, and applies chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
* Mixes and thins paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
* Masks and covers surface not to be painted.
* Sprays specified amount of thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel onto prepared surfaces using spray equipment.
* Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
* Strips, Sands masks, and insignias, symbols, designs, or other spanings on aircraft according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment.
* Regulates controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
* Set up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding prior to painting.
* Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record for training received and signed by Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
* Operates lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted.
* Performs duties of the Lead Painter in his/her absence.
