Aircraft Painter

- Aircraft Painter

** Aircraft Painter**

**Dynamic Aviation** Bridgewater, VA, USA Job Post Date 12/11/2020 **Job Description:**

The Painter performs painting on company aircraft parts and aircraft while providing general support the Paint Shop.

**Duties:**

* Select paint according to company requirements and match colors of paint following specified color charts

* Mix paints in accordance with technical data sheet

* Remove grease, dirt, paint, rust or corrosion in preparation for paint application, using paint stripper abrasives, solvents, brushes

* Apply masking to areas where paint is prohibited

* Apply vinyl masking

* Monitor painting into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness

* Sand aircraft surfaces to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats

* Disassemble, clean and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties

* Spray prepared surfaces with specified primers and top coats

* Blend spot repair areas

* Buff paint area of any defects

* Touch-up as needed

* Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner

* Maintains a clean and organized work area

* Wear proper PPE

* Other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

* Experience with aviation or automotive painting

* Ability to perform painting duties utilizing basic hand tools and paint equipment

* Proven technical/mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, especially their design, uses, repair and maintenance

* Ability to use and effectively navigate ERP program, time clock, and company intranet

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Proven ability to utilize maintenance manuals to determine effective solution for painting requirements

* Manage time to effectively meet company priorities

**Related Experience/Education:**

* High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree through a technical/vocational school is preferred

* Previous experience performing automotive painting, experience with aviation painting including King Air, Dash 8 or Citation Jet preferred