Lead, Paint Technician - 1630

About the role

This position requires an advanced knowledge of the aircraft paint processes. The job involves leading teams, varying amounts of work order processing, log book entries and general aircraft painting. Supervision of the team and direction of project flow will be a primary function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedule with other departments.
• Train individual team members to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Schedule with parts department to ensure necessary materials required to complete the jobs are available.
• Assist in final inspection of aircraft.
• Maintain the premises of the paint shop and work facilities in a clean and orderly manner.
• Many duties of the Paint Lead Tech may be delegated by him to qualified subordinates as deemed necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the supervisor of the overall responsibility.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal.
• 8+ years’ experience in painting of aircraft, autobody, RV or Marine preferred.
• This position needs exclusive knowledge in all areas of the job.
• This position will need minimal supervision and will be responsible for leading small work groups on daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Your Initiative: We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated, flexible and skilled at working in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.
• Your Sense Of Responsibility: Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments. Notify the supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work. Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day. Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Skills

• Lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.
• Work standing on ladder or scaffold.
• Pass pulmonary physical
• Pass respiratory fit test, as you must wear protective gear.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K match
• Time off accruals
• Weekly pay days
• and much more.

Locations & Lifestyle

The majority of work will be accomplished in a heated hangar or shop area. Work in aircraft on ramp may occur. Varied positions in and around the aircraft. Equipment Used: Air equipment, polisher and sander. Stripper pump, electrostatic paint guns, pressure posts, and laser level. Tugs, power carts and other engine powered equipment.