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Yingling Aviation

Aircraft Painter

Yingling Aviation, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232


This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12989976

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 stripperApplies aerodynamic filler and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint processMixes primers and paints, per the manufacturers maintenance manual specificationsApplies 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 logosMaintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tapeDocuments all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate mannerResponsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and proceduresObserves all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policiesProvide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangersOther activities and projects as approved by the VP of Operations