Aircraft Painter

Job Title

Location: Melbourne, FL Aircraft Type: Corporate/ VIP Aircraft

Job Summary

This job requires basic to advanced knowledge of the paint process including varying amounts of general paint applications as listed below. Job duties will vary each day as designated by the Lead or Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure masking is complete.
• Sand primer if necessary.
• Blow aircraft and clean with thinner.
• Wash paint booth.
• Layout stripe scheme and mask for trim colors.
• Prep and scuff paint for trim paint.
• Re-mask aircraft and detail aircraft.
• Inspect completed paint or strip / sand job.
• Mix paint.

Job Requirements

Education:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Experience:

• At least 1-year current experience, stripping, sanding, priming and painting corporate or commercial aircraft or the equivalent (i.e., customized vehicle, boat, motorcoach).

Responsibility:

• Must perform all work in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, the company RSM and Safety standards.
• Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs. Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
• Work standing on ladder or scaffold.
• Pass pulmonary physical prior to employment.
• Pass respiratory fit test, as you must wear protective gear.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Hire Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Recruiting Agency. It is our policy, from recruitment through employment, to provide equal opportunity at all times without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.