Aircraft Painter - DOT - OPF Airport

Aircraft Painter - DOT - Opa Locka Airport

Shift: Full-time

Pay: $25-28

Summary: The Aircraft Painter DOT is specialized in applying paint and other coatings to aircraft exteriors, working meticulously to adhere to specific design patterns and color schemes as per airline or manufacturer specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of various painting techniques and the ability to work with different materials, ensuring durability and resistance to environmental factors. You must also comply with strict safety and environmental guidelines, including the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Additionally, this position often involves preparing surfaces for painting, performing minor repairs, and conducting quality inspections to ensure a high standard of finish.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting, including sanding, cleaning, and masking
• Apply primer and paint to aircraft exteriors according to specified color schemes and designs
• Utilize various painting equipment such as sprayers and brushes to achieve desired finishes
• Ensure paint applications meet thickness and quality standards
• Mix and match paints to achieve exact color requirements
• Work with design teams to understand and implement custom paint jobs
• Inspect painted aircraft for any imperfections or inconsistencies
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety regulations
• Manage and properly dispose of all hazardous materials
• Keep accurate records of paint supplies, inventory, and maintenance of painting equipment
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for aircraft availability and scheduling
• Stay updated on new painting techniques and materials in the aviation industry
• Employing problem solving abilities for issue resolution
• Maintain records of cleaning activities and schedules
• Provide leadership and direction to the aircraft cleaning teams, fostering a positive work environment
• Provide exceptional attention to detail to ensure all areas of the aircraft are impeccably cleaner
• Ensure the team follows environmental guidelines for waste disposal and chemical use
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all cleaning activities
• Document completed detailing tasks and report any issues or irregularities
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and goals
• Perform minor repairs on aircraft surfaces as needed before painting
• Working under pressure to meet internal and external targets or deadlines
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for any special cleaning needs
• Assist in training new staff in aircraft detailing procedures and standards
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely completion of painting projects
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
• Follow all DOT regulations
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 1 year of aircraft painting experience
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Ability to pass a DOT background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

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