What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Painting Assistant position at Billings Flying Service?
Description
Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35 years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems. Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, Korea and the United States. The BFS fleet consists of CH-47Ds, UH-60s, and various other light aircraft. Aircraft are supported through BFS's FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.
BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial customers, the United States military, and foreign governments. The facility focuses on drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist is responsible for facilitating and managing parts and tooling requests as they are received from the Aircraft Operations and Maintenance staff. The specialist serves a main point of contact for providing detailed logistics and support. This position provides an opportunity to become a part of a fast-growing aerospace company that encourages employees to be creative, entrepreneurial, and take action to find solutions to problems!
Duties Include:
Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35 years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems. Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, Korea and the United States. The BFS fleet consists of CH-47Ds, UH-60s, and various other light aircraft. Aircraft are supported through BFS's FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.
BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial customers, the United States military, and foreign governments. The facility focuses on drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist is responsible for facilitating and managing parts and tooling requests as they are received from the Aircraft Operations and Maintenance staff. The specialist serves a main point of contact for providing detailed logistics and support. This position provides an opportunity to become a part of a fast-growing aerospace company that encourages employees to be creative, entrepreneurial, and take action to find solutions to problems!
Duties Include:
- Assisting with aircraft/parts paint stripping
- Preparation work of aircraft/parts
- Minimal aircraft body work
- Assist with priming and sealing of aircraft and parts
- Assist with material handling
- Organize and keep the work space clean
- High level of both verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in painting, aircraft maintenance, or a related field is a plus but not required. On the job training will be provided
- Valid driver's license
- Frequently lift/push / carry items up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods of time
- Candidate must be flexible with schedule
- Safety Awareness, knowledge of safety standards and procedures in the painting industry
- Work Environment - ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining quality and safety standards
