What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aircraft Painter position at Sol Engineering Services Llc?
SOL Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to work at the NTWL Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. The Aircraft Painter will prepare and paint aircrafts and support equipment and allied component surfaces. The person selected will be required to interface with the customer and as a SOL representative and must present an appropriate appearance and demeanor. The person selected must be flexible to work overtime on any shift, including weekends, and must be available for detachments, both ashore based and shipboard.
JOB SUMMARY:
- The Aircraft Painter prepares and paints aircraft, support equipment and allied component surfaces.
- Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
- Removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper.
- Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool.
- Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface.
- Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
- Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils.
EDUCATION:
- High School degree or equivalent required. Completion of specialized courses in aircraft painting is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces.
- Personnel within this classification must be specialized in one or more of the following SCA occupational codes:
- 23740 Painter, Aircraft
- 05310 Automotive Painter
CERTIFICATION:
- NARF Paint and Finish Certification, preferred.
LOCATION:
- Pax River NAS - Patuxent River, MD
We offer a competitive benefit packet. Veterans and HUBZone residents are encouraged to apply.
SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
