A Painter

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and paints aircraft according to manufacturer and customer specifications, provides technical assistance, and trains and develops painters with less experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Mask aircraft for protection as needed throughout the painting process, including for strip and stripping and for aerodynamic sealer.
2. Sand skin and primer.
3. Polish bright work.
4. Operate basic air tools and man/scissor-lift as required for paint shop.
5. Apply stripe colors and top coat paint.
6. Mix primer and paint, and etch and alodine.
7. Cosmetic body work.
8. Interior painting.
9. Paint equipment maintenance.
10. Buffing paint and clear coat.
11. Knowledge of EPA Rule 40, Subpart 6H.
12. Assist other painters with basic duties.
13. Assist with detailing the aircraft for customer delivery.
14. Any other duties and tasks as requested or assigned.
15. Budget paint projects.
16. Knowledge of required materials.
17. Interpret aircraft technical data.
18. Knowledge of IMS System.
19. Request materials for projects.
20. Perform incoming inspection.
21. Identify corrosion and delamination.
22. Perform performance evaluations.
23. Operate mixing bank.
24. Lay out stripe design.
25. Lead crew.
26. All aspects of interior wood finishing.
27. Installation of placards and markings.
28. Handling and labeling of hazardous waste.
29. Any other duties and tasks as requested or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent experience and two years of experience in all aircraft painting procedures.

COMMUNICATION ABILITY:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATH ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

This position requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office components.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

A&P and Inspection Authorization preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires varied work shifts and overtime as required. Position requires adherence to KING AEROSPACE appearance standards at all times.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the environment is usually loud.
• Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to explosives and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

Standard safety equipment used per OSHA guidelines.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screen

Background Check

Culture Fit

Salary Estimate: $60,000-67,000

King Aerospace is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, pregnancy, genetics, or any other legally protected status.