Lead Aircraft Painter

POSITION SUMMARY

Ensures that all paint work is carried out in accordance with Company procedures and policies, manufacturer’s technical data, as well as FAA regulatory guidelines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides instruction and on-the-job training to assigned personnel.
• Performs paint tasks along with assigned personnel; ensures the use of appropriate manual references and proper tools in performing paint duties; monitors quality of work in progress, as well as performance to production schedule.
• Submits work to Quality Assurance for final inspection and re-certification of airworthiness.
• Assists in implementing ways to remedy behind-schedule conditions.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and technical data required by the FAA.
• Monitors departmental requirements and corresponding stores inventories to avoid shortages; assist in planning workarounds to alleviate shortage conditions.
• Ensures that labor and materials used in assigned area of responsibility are charged to the correct job and work order number.
• Repair assignments may occasionally require heavy lifting. Incumbent should be knowledgeable in operation of man-lift equipment. Operates lifting and moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.
• Knowledgeable in use, cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting equipment.
• Applies or installs logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Mixes, stirs and thins paint or other coatings, using spatula or power mixing equipment.
• Paints areas inaccessible to spray gun or retouches painted surface, using brush.
• Paints designs, lettering, or other identifying information on aircraft, using paint brush or paint sprayer.
• Regulates controls on ventilation and exhaust units to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
• Selects paint according to company requirements and matches colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Sets up ladders and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
• Removes grease, dirt, paint, and corrosion from aircraft surface, using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School or GED
• IT Tools: Internet, Component Control.
• Airframe license/A&P or Repairman's Certificate required.

Experience:

• Advanced Technician Role, requiring Advanced Skills to perform all standard tasks within the Technical Area assigned to
• Generally, at least 5-7 years of recent experience in aeronautical environment in a Painter’s role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
• Advanced knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary.
• Knowledge of blueprints and diagrams.
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Able to train and transfer knowledge.

Repair assignments may occasionally require heavy lifting. Incumbent should be knowledgeable in operation of man-lift equipment. Operates lifting and moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• The Lead Technician will be properly certificated in accordance with either FAR 65 Subpart D or Subpart E.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Individual will be subject to the Respiratory Fit Test.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned