The Aircraft Painter TechnicianAssistant will report directly to the Production Manager in the Cayman AirwaysExpress Maintenance Department, with day-to-day supervision by the ProductionSupervisors. The postholder’s primary responsibility would be painting andpolishing aircrafts but may be called upon to assist with the painting andrestoration of the company’s Ground Service Equipment as and when necessary.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:Â Â Â
§ Perform regular and thorough inspections ofpaint work on aircrafts and company vehicles - interior and exterior
§ Operate tools and ground equipment in a safe andeffective manner, always ensuring proper maintenance, cleanliness and servicingof tools, equipment and facilities at all times
§ Perform abrading and paint stripping asnecessary, using approved equipment, material and procedures
§ Restore the company’s aircraft interior andexterior paint work to an acceptable company standard, as requested by theMaintenance Production management
§ Perform appropriate stencilled masking andoutline aircraft body to paint company logo and insignia, letters or numeralson the aircraft surface and install aircraft external placards and markingsincluding company-specific decals
§ Must be knowledgeable in the operation of aircraftpaint booth, manometer and temperature/humidity readings and trackingÂ
§ Remove all masking and clean the working areathoroughly
§ Properly complete Work Orders noting that somerepairs/assignments may require heavy lifting
§ Successfully complete all training as directedby the company and consistently improve knowledge and techniques in respect ofaircraft and GSE paint restoration
§ Possess appropriate Tool Kit as required for theposition
Requirements
Qualifications,Skills & Experience:
§ Minimum of a high school diploma
§ Minimum 10 years’experience as an Aircraft Painter and demonstrate a level of practicalexperience with certified work sheets
§ Successful completion of the necessary aviationpainter tradesman training involved in the preparation, painting and marking ofaircraft and aircraft components (Aircraft Painter Certification Scheme (APCS),SSPC Aerospace Coating Application Specialist Certification (ACAS) orequivalent course)
§ Successful completion of the necessaryautomobile painter tradesman training involved in the preparation, painting andmarking of automobiles
§ Excellent knowledge of the properties of variouspaints, finishes, paint removers and chemicals are required
§ Good knowledge of mixing paint pigments tocreate desired colours
§ Correctly use,handle, and dispose of hazardous materials
§ Apply chemical paint stripping solutions andprepare the aircraft to be painted with cleaning, masking, and sanding
§ Sufficient physical strength and dexterity toclimb on aircraft and manipulate painting equipment
§ Strong hand-eyecoordination and proficiency in using the required tools
§ Experience working at high heights
§ Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word andExcel software
§ Be prepared to workon a shift system, nights and weekends included
Benefits
Cayman Airways offers an excellentcompensation package
The deadline for receipt of applications is 9th October 2026
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