Aircraft Painter Lead (Painter / Blaster)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The team will augment services provided by Air Force military personnel to modify, maintain, inspect, control corrosion, overhaul, repair, regenerate and store various weapon systems, related components, missiles, engines, ground support equipment and vehicles.

DUTIES :

• Perform chemical stripping of paints and primers to facilitate access for maintenance personnel to conduct depot-level modifications and repairs on a variety of aircraft, including F-16 aircraft, other routed items, and associated components.
• Perform comprehensive media blasting (utilizing various media), stripping, and cleaning of aircraft and aircraft components; prepare aircraft surfaces for painting; formulate coating materials; apply coatings to aircraft and aircraft components; and conduct corrosion and other relevant inspections.
• Operate common tools such as paint guns, sanders, plastic scrapers, high-speed grinders, hydro-blasters, various media blast equipment, and other common hand and pneumatic tools.
• Meticulously inspect aircraft for dings, dents, corrosion, and loose or missing rivets; meticulously tape windows, landing gear, plastic, and fiberglass to protect them from chemicals; perform acid etching and washing procedures; apply primer and epoxy coatings; apply paint, designs, and decals; and conduct thorough final inspections.
• Coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, Radar Absorbent Material, Low Observable Coatings or other coating materials, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other application devices; removes existing paint from aircraft utilizing liquid paint remover, scrapers, mechanical sanding, and media blasting.
• Smooths surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solutions and steel wool to ensure optimal paint adhesion; masks and covers portions of surfaces not designated for painting; and paints insignia, letters, or numerals onto aircraft surfaces using stencils.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements :

A. Must be able to walk and stand on level and / or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.

B. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

C. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow / knee and reach above / below shoulders.

D. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

E. May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials / gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.

F. Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.

G. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

H. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.

I. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA / ADA

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.

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