Paint Operations Specialist (Weekend OR 2nd Shift)

Job Summary

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Comply with all Engineering/Falcon Production Standards and the Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Manual while performing assigned functions pertaining to paint process application and tool usage procedures
• Inspect paint at all critical stages as defined in the operation work order
• Communicate to QA any deviation in process (Documentation not followed, new process not validated, etc.)
• Ensure all Paint Inspection Documentation is completed in accordance with processes and procedures
• Complies with Falcon Paint Shop practices and processes and ensures other aircraft painters are in compliance
• Mentors other members of Paint operations
• Safely performs aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision
• Coincides with supervision and Inspection authority to inspect work completed by team as defined in the inspection delegation
• Aids supervision with assignment and accomplishment of work for assigned team members
• Promotes high standards of quality through instruction and by setting a good example for other painters to follow
• Follows and ensures other painters are following standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment
• Follows and ensures other painters are following standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required
• Ensures all Paint Inspection documentation and Manufacturing Execution System orders are completed in a timely manner
• Works in accordance with OSHA and Company Safety and Environmental Procedures and ensures other employees do the same
• Affords assistance with aircraft movement in hangars
• Affords assistance in training employees regarding Paint Shop Operations
• Maintains and ensures other painters are maintaining safe, clean and good operating conditions of all assigned work areas, tools and equipment
• Encourages Team Members to develop process improvement strategies and promotes Team ideas to upper management
• Works with customers and customer representatives to ensure customer expectations are met

Non-principal Duties/Responsibilities

• May work with outside vendors and contractors

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of Dassault Falcon Jet aircraft paint application experience
• Knowledge of paint products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics)
• Ability to read, write and understand technical information concerning the external paint process application for Falcon Aircraft
• Ability to solve problems and thereby facilitate achievement of the departmental mission
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations that address aircraft maintenance (FAR Part 43 & 145)
• Ability to use standard spray paint equipment: buffers, paint guns, sanding equipment, dual action orbital sander and common hand tools
• Physical and muscular dexterity to stand, kneel, walk, or climb for extended periods of time during painting, sanding, or while working on aircraft
• Ability to repeatedly climb and descend scaffolds, ladders and other related equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• No abnormal allergies to paint, paint stripper, solvents, primers or other paint related products that produce fumes or dust while using
• Pass vision testing, minimum 20/20 corrected, and with no limitations in color perception
• Passes the Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Able to work all shifts and weekends
• Able to obtain Dassault Falcon Paint inspection Delegation within 90 days of assuming position

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to match paint colors
• Familiar with all Dassault Falcon Jet Software tools pertaining to paint shop operations (Squawk Management Tool, Document Management System, Manufacturing Execution System, etc.)
• Good conflict management skills that involve, resolving abilities and good negotiating skills to restore the focus to the departments overall goals

Working Conditions

• Work location for this position is in an aircraft paint and preparation hangar environment
• Conditions in both areas vary with the weather in Central Arkansas
• Involves exposure to chemicals and dust levels set by OSHA standards

Compensation And Benefits

• The compensation for this position typically falls between $28.15 and $37.59 per hour
• This position is eligible for overtime
• This position may be eligible for shift differential