Aircraft Painter Lead Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Manufacturing / Production

Aircraft Painter Lead – GAC Mesa

Position

Purpose:

Assist Paint Operations supervision with planning and coordinating activities during preparation, painting, and detailing of customer aircraft to ensure work is completed in accordance with quality standards, company operating procedures and aircraft schedules.

Responsibilities

Supervise preparation, painting and detailing of aircraft and authorize labor for assigned personnel. Manage workflow to meet customer deadlines. Facilitate status meetings and provide daily reports to Paint Operations supervision.

Coordinate with Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.

Supervise continuous safety/security program, including operation of paint equipment, general housekeeping and monitoring using 5S guidelines.

Plan and manage workflow to ensure customer deadlines are met; facilitate status meetings with all departments and shops; update daily reports on aircraft status and report to Paint Operations supervision.

Assist Paint Operations supervision with performance reviews for assigned personnel and help establish employee development and training plans.

Work with Hazardous Material Operations to ensure proper handling of hazardous wastes, and maintain hazardous waste documentation (paint, chemical tracking, filter documentation).

Serve as backup when Paint Shop supervision is out of the facility, including taking phone calls and monitoring schedules and crew assignments.

Additional Functions

Assist other departments to support customer requests.

Communicate directly with customers to explain paint processes.

Offer continuous improvement ideas and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

At least 5 years Gulfstream paint experience or similar civilian aircraft paint experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of paint products and processes; proficiency in all aircraft painting tasks.

Valid driver's license; FAA A & P license or ability to obtain repairman certificate within 30 days.

Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Computer literate.

Able to work any shift.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

Legal Information

Equal Opportunity Employer. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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