Aircraft Paint & Finish Technician

Job Summary

The Paint & Finish Technician applies pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to well-prepared interior and exterior aircraft parts; applies wood finishes such as stains and high-build clear topcoats to newly refurbished woodwork; performs touch-up and repair of interior and exterior paint work as well as wood cabinetry; and mechanically polishes paint, wood and exterior Brite-Work as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mixes paints and stains for interior and exterior applications.
• Prepares surface areas on aircraft or woodwork for applications.
• Constructs temporary paint booths.
• Formulates color matched paints / stains to match existing finish.
• Inspects, repairs, modifies, aircraft painted or finished surfaces.
• Touches up paint and interior woodwork and finish.
• Paints aircraft in hangar and parts in paint booth utilizing sprayer.
• Coordinates vendor services
• Orders consumables and raw materials
• Assists with burn testing documents, coupons and travelers as required.
• Fire locker control / Expired material control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

Other Prerequisites

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Available Benefits

Western Aircraft Inc. has a Drug Free Workplace Policy which includes applicants passing pre-employment testing in accordance with 14 CFR 120. Applicants testing positive for the presence of prohibited drugs are ineligible for employment. DOT applicants who become employees of Western Aircraft Inc. will also be subject to random, reasonable cause, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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