Aircraft Painter (Contractor)

at STANDARD AERO BUSINESS AVIATION SERVICES LLC in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Aircraft Painter I

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. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As an Aircraft Painter (Contractor), you'll have responsibilities in preparing aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding and treating metal surfaces with chemicals such as alum prep and alodine. Applies aerodynamic sealer, and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process, and ensuring incoming materials are routed properly and our finished product is sent back to our customers in a timely manner.

What you'll do:

Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers' maintenance manual specifications.
Applies paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces. (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
Interprets specifications, color sketches, 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.)
Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape.
Applies registration number, external markings, placards, emergency borders, wing walks, etc. within regulations and specifications.
Familiar with and understands composite and problem areas on a variety of corporate aircraft.
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 travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
May perform other duties as required by the department

What you'll need:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3-5 years related experience.
Requires knowledge of all types of paints and thinners. Must be qualified to prepare aircraft exteriors, interiors and panels for proper application of paint, as per set standards.
Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.
Local candidates preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders frequently.

Benefits that make life better:

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

About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.