Aircraft Painter

**THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD**

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Tyonek Services Group 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:

• Conduct chemical stripping of paints and primers.
• Perform abrasive blasting on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, mechanical abrasion, and acid etching.
• Apply primers, topcoats, epoxy coatings, lacquer, resin, Radar Absorbent Material (RAM), Low Observable (LO) coatings, and other authorized materials using approved application methods.
• Mask and protect sensitive aircraft areas.
• Apply markings and stenciled insignia.
• Inspect aircraft and components for dents, corrosion, and other surface defects.
• Operate required tools and equipment, including paint guns, sanders, grinders, hydro blasters, media blasting systems, plastic scrapers, and common hand and pneumatic tools.
• Perform final inspections to verify coating quality and compliance with technical data.
• Execute all duties in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives, technical orders, safety requirements, and 309 MXSG procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Must have experience using chemicals to strip paint and primer.
• Must have prior experience performing abrasive blasting on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Must have prior experience applying primers, topcoats, epoxy coatings, lacquer, resin, Radar Absorbent Material (RAM), Low Observable (LO) coatings, and other authorized materials using approved application methods.
• Must have experience masking and protecting sensitive areas of the aircraft
• Must have experience applying markings and stenciled insignia.
• Must have prior experience inspecting aircraft and components for dents, corrosion, and other surface defects.
• Must be able to operate equipment such as paint guns, sanders, grinders, hydro blaster, media blasting systems, plastic scrapers and other hand and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable T1 background investigation.

PHYSICAL 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 accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods.
2. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
3. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
4. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
5. Must be able to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools, and detect imperfections and micrometer readings.
6. Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
7. Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
8. May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, 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.

TSG maintains a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment and random substance abuse testing.