Job Information
Yingling Aviation Aircraft Painter in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13087479
Summary of Accountabilities
Responsible for all aspects of overall aircraft base painting including stripping, priming, painting, and logos.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares aircraft surfaces for removing paint by cleaning, masking applying stripper, removing stripper
- Applies aerodynamic filler and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process
- Mixes primers and paints, per the manufacturers maintenance manual specifications
- Applies primer and paint to the aircraft exterior surfaces. (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, and epoxy primers)
- Interprets specifications, color renderings, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
- Layouts of stripes and logos
- Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, 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
- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies
- Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers
- Other activities and projects as approved by the VP of Operations
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.