Paint Specialist

Paint Specialist

The Paint Specialist is responsible for silver tapes, chemical strips aircraft, masks, sands and prepares aircraft surface for priming, priming overalls, and preparing aircraft surface for painting stripes and overall base painting according to manufacturer’s specifications, Duncan Aviation approved procedures, and customer specifications in a safe and clean environment using Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and fall protection. The position may also perform spray painting and prepare documentation and training log.

• With minimal supervision, apply primers and topcoats using appropriate techniques and knowledge of primers, maintaining pressure pots and paint guns.
• With minimal supervision, mask and paint stripes per designer debrief and knowledge of paint products and paint mixing.
• With minimal supervision, identify areas to be masked and/or polished, and identify problem areas such as rivets, corrosion, damaged windows, etc., for remasking and sanding using mechanical sanding methods.
• With minimal supervision, mask and silvertape aircraft surfaces per manufacturer’s specifications and Duncan Aviation approved procedures, removing old paint with liquid remover and pressure washer.
• With minimal supervision, may paint landing gear, fuel caps, antennas, and door frames per designer debrief, inspect painted areas, and report quality issues.
• Assure quality by visual inspection and perform final pre‑paint prep by blowing, wiping, and tacking surfaces, identifying problems such as fuel leaks or sky‑drol leaks, and reporting to crew leader or team leader.
• With supervision, prepare, sign off, and understand various documents for record keeping as required by Duncan Aviation approved procedures and FAA regulations (turnovers, removal sheets, W.O. Sheets, personal training log, etc.).
• With minimal supervision, smooth, etch and apply conversion coatings to aluminum surfaces with acid washes to ensure primer adhesion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Licenses/Certificates:
  Man Lift required;
  Respirator Fit required.
• Attendance:
  Regularly scheduled attendance required.
• Physical:
  Routinely lift up to 50 lbs.; tolerate products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerate confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerate standing for prolonged periods.
• Environmental:
  Tolerate working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous mechanical experience or auto body accreditation preferred.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year aircraft paint experience or three years related experience required.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years aircraft paint experience required.

• Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) available from day one.
• Health Savings Account with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(k) program with 50% match on first 6% contributed.
• Tool Account Program for acquiring and growing your tool inventory with interest‑free payments.
• In‑house training opportunities and Tuition Assistance for further education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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