Aircraft Painter

• Perform all preparatory work (obtains supplies and equipment, sets up ladders and scaffolds, and covers items with drop cloths and tape).

• Perform all duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, or other surfaces.

• Prepare surfaces by mechanical means, i.e. scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sanding surfaces.

• Clean, degrease, and remove all oil and wax buildup. Removes scale, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.

• Mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted.

• Mix, thin, blend, match, tint, and tone coating materials following specific oral and written directives and specifications.

• Applies coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, and shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements.

• Performs fluid flushing and air vacuum cleaning of aircraft fuel tanks.

• Removes fuel tank braces for access to hard to reach areas.

• Removes anti-leak sealant and polyurethane paint material from fuel tank inner surfaces.

• Paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

• Assists higher grade mechanics with cleaning of aircraft parts using solvents and other cleaning solutions.

• Perform other duties as requested

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have Two (2) or more years of recent experience (within the last 10 years) in paint preparation, painting, sanding and scuffing, career field.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work site.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma.

• Two (2) or more years of experience with aircraft, ground support equipment, and allied component surfaces.

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KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.

• Knowledge of aircraft and/or company forms required by work requirements.

• Ability to work independently with good decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Is required to climb, stand, stoop, bend, stretch, crouch and work in tiring and uncomfortable position.

• Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds. Most heavy lifting is accomplished through the use of mechanical devices.

HOURLY RATE: $ 31.12 an Hour (Hourly to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: