Aircraft Parts Painter

Aircraft Parts Painter (Evenings)

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams' function and operate.  Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

As a Parts Painter you'll have the responsibility of applying sealer and paint to aircraft components.  

What you'll do:

• Applies aerodynamic sealer and masks the aircraft components using tapes and paper products in preparation for the paint process.
• Mix, blend and thin paint products, per the manufacturers' manual specifications.
• Applies paint to the aircraft components. (Paints include - urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
• Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and time the paint operation.  This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
• Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumper, paper, and tape.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear concise and accurate manner.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Works fair share of overtime and flexible to travel to customer locations or other StandardAero facilities as required.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
• Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect.
• Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics:

• One-year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of all types of paints and thinners preferred.

Benefits that make life better at StandardAero:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities
• Enjoy a better work-life balance with many shop positions offering a 4-day workweek — 10-hour shifts, typically Monday through Thursday.

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