Aviation Paint Shop Lead
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33646, USA
Listed on 2026-09-20
Listing for:
Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
This position leads and performs the coating of aircraft and aircraft parts with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other materials in accordance with company policies, procedures, specifications, and applicable regulations, while overseeing team performance and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Benefits- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Airframe license preferred but not required
- Three (3) years of finish coat experience in automotive or aircraft painting
- Must have an understanding and working knowledge of hazardous material handling and disposal as related to the job assignment
- Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Part 145 repair station operations
- Possess minimum required tools
- Must be able to obtain airport SIDA badge
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and overtime
- Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
- Leads a team of painters and assigns tasks based on project requirements and timelines
- Works to verbal or written instructions and ensures team adherence to specifications
- Oversees refinishing of aircraft, aircraft parts, and other assigned items
- Ensures proper maintenance and operation of paint spraying equipment per manufacturer's instructions
- Mixes materials used in the paint process and verifies correct mixtures are used by team members
- Monitors work for quality, safety, and compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Provides guidance, training, and support to painting team as needed
- Ability to climb and work from ladders, work stands, and other heights
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to hear at conversational level with hearing aid
- Must have correctable near and far vision
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