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Yingling Aviation Aircraft Painter in Wichita, Kansas
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 stripper
- Applies aerodynamic filler and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process
- Mixes primers and paints, per the manufacturers maintenance manual specifications
- Applies 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 logos
- Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape
- Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures
- Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies
- Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers
- Other activities and projects as approved by the VP of Operations