Painter - Newburgh, NY

JOB SUMMARY:

To layout, mark and perform the more complicated painting assignments on new delivery and customer-owned aircraft, to meet Quality Control inspection and customer acceptance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Working from oral and written instruction, regularly perform painting operations to include prepping, stripping, sanding, cleaning,

· Working from oral and written instruction, regularly perform painting rework on the completed aircraft (both exterior and interior surfaces), using extreme care to avoid overspray damage to other areas of the aircraft

o Frequently involves matching of some special paint finishes applied in the field, both foreign and domestic

· Understanding of equipment and understand the fundamentals in Use and adjustment, cleaning and servicing spray guns, paint pots, hoses, and other spray equipment

· Apply fillers, prep, prime, and paint small and large surfaces to include items as large as fuselage, tails, and wings

· Understand and show proficiency in different masking and preparation techniques for stripping and paint operations

· Keep inventory of supplies and order in advance to assure needed items are on hand

EDUCATION:

· High School Diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification required.

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 2 years of relative aircraft, automotive, or other specialized vehicle spray painting experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable

· Ability to interpret simple drawings, apply simple arithmetic and use some measuring instruments.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.