Painter IV

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Painter IV - 18958

Description

The Painter is responsible for preparing, masking, painting, coating, and finishing aircraft components and related parts in accordance with applicable work instructions, specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience painting in an aviation or aerospace environment and possess working knowledge of surface preparation, masking techniques, paint mixing and application, spray equipment, and quality expectations. Candidates with relevant industrial, manufacturing, automotive, or similar professional painting experience may also be considered.

Qualifications

• Prepare aircraft components and parts for painting or coating, including cleaning, sanding, scuffing, stripping, and other required surface preparation.
• Mask components and designated areas according to applicable drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Mix and prepare primers, paints, coatings, and other materials according to manufacturer and process requirements.
• Apply primers, topcoats, specialty coatings, and other finishes using appropriate spray equipment and application techniques.
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after application to identify defects and ensure acceptable finish quality.
• Perform touch-ups and correct paint or coating imperfections as necessary.
• Read and follow work instructions, technical data, specifications, and applicable drawings.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, paint equipment, and associated tools.
• Maintain accurate production and process documentation as required.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, coatings, and other materials in accordance with established environmental and safety procedures.
• Follow all PPE requirements and established safety practices when working with paints, chemicals, solvents, and related materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Coordinate with Quality, Production, and other departments to ensure work meets applicable requirements.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, or process discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
• Support established production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous professional painting, coating, finishing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to use spray equipment and common painting and finishing tools.
• Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing a high-quality finish.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, coworkers, Quality personnel, and other departments.
• Ability and willingness to work with paints, primers,…