Paint Specialist

About the role

The Paint Specialist at Duncan Aviation is responsible for applying primers and topcoats, masking and painting stripes, and preparing aircraft surfaces for painting. This position also involves spray painting, documenting work, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently applies primers and topcoats using appropriate techniques and knowledge of primers.
• Maintains pressure pots and paint guns.
• Masks and paints stripes per designer debrief and knowledge of paint products and paint mixing.
• Masks aircraft and silver tapes aircraft surfaces per manufacturer's specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures.
• Removes old paint with liquid paint remover and pressure washer.
• Paints landing gear, fuel caps, antennas and door frames of aircraft per designer debrief.
• Inspects painted areas and reports quality issues to crew leader or team leader.
• Prepares, signs off, and understands various documents for record keeping purposes as required by Duncan Aviation approved procedures and FAA regulations.
• Smoothes, etches, and applies conversion coatings to aluminum surfaces with acid washes to ensure primers and paint adhere to surface.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Man Lift required; Respirator Fit required.
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs.; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

Qualifications

• Paint Specialist I: High school graduate or equivalent required. Previous mechanical experience or auto body accreditation preferred.
• Paint Specialist II: High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum of one year aircraft paint experience or three years related experience required.
• Paint Specialist III: High school graduate or equivalent required. Minimum of two years aircraft paint experience required.

Skills

• Knowledge of aircraft surfaces and composites.
• Thorough understanding of aircraft painting processes and procedures.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to report quality issues and coordinate with team leaders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday).
• Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• 50% match on first 6% contributed to 401(k) program.
• Tool Account Program for acquiring and growing tool inventory.
• In-House Training opportunities and tuition assistance for further education.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible but regular attendance is required.