Aircraft Painter (Painter/Blaster)
- Perform chemical stripping of paints and primers to facilitate access for maintenance personnel to conduct depot-level modifications and repairs on a variety of aircraft, including F-16 aircraft, other routed items, and associated components.
- Perform comprehensive media blasting (utilizing various media), stripping, and cleaning of aircraft and aircraft components; prepare aircraft surfaces for painting; formulate coating materials; apply coatings to aircraft and aircraft components; and conduct corrosion and other relevant inspections.
- Operate common tools such as paint guns, sanders, plastic scrapers, high-speed grinders, hydro-blasters, various media blast equipment, and other common hand and pneumatic tools.
- Meticulously inspect aircraft for dings, dents, corrosion, and loose or missing rivets; meticulously tape windows, landing gear, plastic, and fiberglass to protect them from chemicals; perform acid etching and washing procedures; apply primer and epoxy coatings; apply paint, designs, and decals; and conduct thorough final inspections.
- Coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, Radar Absorbent Material, Low Observable Coatings or other coating materials, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other application devices; removes existing paint from aircraft utilizing liquid paint remover, scrapers, mechanical sanding, and media blasting.
- Smooths surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solutions and steel wool to ensure optimal paint adhesion; masks and covers portions of surfaces not designated for painting; and paints insignia, letters, or numerals onto aircraft surfaces using stencils.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have at least 3-5 years of applicable experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
- Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
- Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
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