Aircraft Painter

Title: Aircraft Painter

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Regular hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Employees may need to adjust work hours during surge situations.

Brief Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The Aircraft Painter will be responsible for preparing and applying paint, coatings, and other finishes to aircraft and related components. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to industry and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and priming.
• Mix and apply paint, coatings, and other finishes according to technical specifications.
• Maintain paint equipment, mix paint, paint control.
• Use spray guns and other equipment to apply coatings with precision.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Inspect finished surfaces for quality and make necessary touch-ups.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment and work areas.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work collaboratively with technicians and other team members to meet project deadlines.
• Performs other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Proficiency in spray painting techniques, masking, and surface preparation.
• Proficiency in using spray guns and other application tools to apply paint evenly and smoothly.
• Knowledge of preparing aircraft exteriors and panels for proper paint application.
• Understanding the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials used in aircraft painting.
• Familiarity with various paints, finishes, and paint removers used in aircraft painting is crucial.
• Attention to detail to ensure a high-quality paint job and identify any imperfections.
• Previous experience in aircraft painting, automotive body work, or industrial painting is preferred.
• Understanding of FAA regulations and aerospace coatings is a plus.
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Must be detail oriented with good analytical skills and ability to handle multiple tasks independently
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Must demonstrate positive, polite, and professional behavior at all times when dealing with co-workers, customers, and all levels of management
• Must have the ability to communicate using clear, concise, and accurate English; both verbal and written are required.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility to include but not limited to: bending, reaching, climbing, turning, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distances may be required. Must be able to lift, move, and transport items frequently over 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

Generally, work is conducted in an inside office environment, but may also involve some outside work depending on the task. The inside environment may be in an office or cubicle with close quarters, low to moderate noise, and bright or dim lighting. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates and while on travel.

Axxeum, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company will provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and all policies of the company.

At the time of hiring, employees are required to sign a written statement acknowledging that they are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Employees who do not have an individualized written employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement are employed at the will of the company and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, these employees may terminate their employment at any time for any reasons.