Aircraft Painter

Aircraft PainterSOL Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to work at the NTWL Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. The Aircraft Painter will prepare and paint aircrafts and support equipment and allied component surfaces. The person selected will be required to interface with the customer and as a SOL representative and must present an appropriate appearance and demeanor. The person selected must be flexible to work overtime on any shift, including weekends, and must be available for detachments, both ashore based and shipboard.NOTE: This is an onsite position at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MDWhat We Offer Our EmployeesA Competitive SalaryA Comprehensive Health Offering, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance401K Retirement PlanPaid Time OffPotential for Relocation AssistanceEmployee Assistance & Discount ProgramOpportunities AboundHiring Objective & Minimum Requirements for the RoleRecruit and deploy one fully qualified Aircraft Painter who, before hire and placement, satisfies every mandatory requirement below:A minimum of five years of experience preparing and painting aircraft, aircraft support equipment, and allied component surfaces.Experience performing duties corresponding to SCA 23740, Painter, Aircraft, or SCA 05310, Automotive Painter.Documented prior completion of N-701-0014 (Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Course) OR C-600-3182 (Paint & Finish Course).U.S. citizenshipAll applicable customer-site, security, access, medical, respirator, physical, safety, and onboarding requirements.Willingness and ability to work onsite at NAS Patuxent River, including required shifts, overtime, weekends, travel, or detachments.Incentive PackageBillable Hours 1800Base Wage $46.35/hourSign-on Incentive $5000Relocation Reimbursement $5000Temporary Lodging Allowance $3500Retention Incentive - 3 years $3000Job DutiesThe aircraft painter prepares and paints the aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces.Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, laquer, epoxy, resin, or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.Removes old paint from aircraft using liquid paint remover and scraper.Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool.Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface.Masks and covers portions of surface not to be painted.Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils.LocationPax River NAS, Patuxent River, MD 47123 Buse Rd #540, Patuxent River, MD 20670Pay Information$46.35/HOURVeterans and HUBzone residents are encouraged to apply.Equal Employment OpportunitySOL Engineering Services, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.