Location: all cities,VA, USA
- Aircraft Painter
** Aircraft Painter**
**Dynamic Aviation** Bridgewater, VA, USA Job Post Date 12/11/2020 **Job Description:**
The Painter performs painting on company aircraft parts and aircraft while providing general support the Paint Shop.
**Duties:**
* Select paint according to company requirements and match colors of paint following specified color charts
* Mix paints in accordance with technical data sheet
* Remove grease, dirt, paint, rust or corrosion in preparation for paint application, using paint stripper abrasives, solvents, brushes
* Apply masking to areas where paint is prohibited
* Apply vinyl masking
* Monitor painting into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness
* Sand aircraft surfaces to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats
* Disassemble, clean and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties
* Spray prepared surfaces with specified primers and top coats
* Blend spot repair areas
* Buff paint area of any defects
* Touch-up as needed
* Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
* Maintains a clean and organized work area
* Wear proper PPE
* Other duties as assigned
**Job Requirements:**
* Experience with aviation or automotive painting
* Ability to perform painting duties utilizing basic hand tools and paint equipment
* Proven technical/mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, especially their design, uses, repair and maintenance
* Ability to use and effectively navigate ERP program, time clock, and company intranet
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to utilize maintenance manuals to determine effective solution for painting requirements
* Manage time to effectively meet company priorities
**Related Experience/Education:**
* High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree through a technical/vocational school is preferred
* Previous experience performing automotive painting, experience with aviation painting including King Air, Dash 8 or Citation Jet preferred