Part-Time Painter Contractor

ICON Aircraft is a consumer sport plane manufacturer founded in response to the sport flying category created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ICON’s mission is to reinvent personal flying by providing consumer‑friendly, safe, technologically advanced aircraft that allow the freedom, fun, and adventure of flying to be accessible to those who have dreamed of it.

Location:

Vacaville, CA | Contract |

Reports to:

Service Manager

• Paint the ICON A5 aircraft including all phases of preparation, bodywork, topcoat application, layout and application of stripes, and final detailing of the finish. May require multi‑shift support, particularly during start‑up.
• Review paint specifications and drawings to confirm that paint outlines and procedures adhere to aircraft requirements.
• Observe and enforce safety and compliance policies (EPA, OSHA, and other agency regulations) and monitor team members to ensure all safety programs are operational.

• No safety violations – internal or external.
• Paint finish meets acceptance criteria.
• Paint budgeted hours are met.
• Tooling is maintained and in good working order.
• The paint team is actively engaged with continuous improvement activities.

• Minimum High School Diploma and paint certification.
• Expertise in processes and equipment for application of painted finishes of consumer‑based products, including automobiles and power‑sport vehicles; aircraft painting experience of carbon fiber is highly desired.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience as a painter, preferably in aviation and/or manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of painting/coating environmental and safety regulations;
  California experience is a plus.
• Experience working with suppliers of painting chemicals; experienced at reading and understanding blueprints and specifications.

• Start‑up experience in a manufacturing role with responsibility during new production introductions.
• Experience taking products through a development cycle to full volume production.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and working overhead for extended periods of time.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with lower volume automotive, off‑highway, marine, or recreational products.
• Familiarity with lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and plastic.

• Team player but able to work independently.
• Entrepreneurial attitude, results focused with a strong bias for action.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, positive thinker.
• Demonstrates a desire to learn new things and develop processes and procedures.
• Good people skills, able to work with people from different departments and with different backgrounds.
• Capable of working under pressure.

• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time (6+ hours), work from ladders and stands, lift 40 pounds from floor to chest height, work while positioned on floor / floor creepers.
• Must be able to operate / hold 6‑pound sander for extended periods of time (2+ hours).
• Must pass a respiratory physical – must be able to wear a full‑face respirator with mask‑to‑skin contact.