Aircraft Painter Lead

Overview

Job Summary Responsible for priming and epoxy painting of aircraft, fabricated, production and/or aircraft parts to blueprint specifications, and/or customer paint schemes. Oversees the work for a crew of two or more technicians and assists with training them. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following: • Oversees a crew of two or more technicians assigned to paint aircraft and aircraft parts • Manage all duties simultaneously on multiple projects • Provides instruction and assigns tasks to technicians • Monitors work for quality and timeliness. Informs supervisor of problems or issues affecting quality, schedule, and budget • Reviews drawings, and parts lists for accuracy and coordinates with other departments to resolve issues therein • Coordinates with repair station inspectors for final inspection and sign-off of completed tasks • Assist in the coordination of daily activities with department supervisor • Review completed work and ensure that the completed parts are protected from damage • Maintains aircraft, work area, and hangar cleanliness • Maintain proper operation and cleanliness of shop equipment • Assist in providing training for new or existing employees they oversee • Oversee and assist in paint stripping using chemical and mechanical methods • Paint aircraft and aircraft parts • Priming and Epoxy Painting of aircraft, fabricated, production and/or aircraft parts to blueprint specifications, and/or customer paint schemes • Preparing parts for painting process using body fillers, glazing putty, sanding, masking, cleaning • Oversee and perform final approval for customer paint scheme layout following prep work on aircraft • Oversee the cleaning of paint booth or related areas, changing booth filters, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment • Controlling paint and related consumables inventory and shelf life • Control and management of essential documentation tasks • Alodine aircraft and aircraft parts • Maintains and follows shop safety rules • Occasional travel, shift work, weekends, and overtime • Other Duties as assigned. Additional Job Requirements • Regular scheduled attendance • Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 1% Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position. Education & Experience • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Trade School Certificate preferred • Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Painting aircraft, parts and their application. • Basic understanding of FAA certification processes. • Basic knowledge of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards and requirements • Typically requires 5-8 years of professional aviation painting experience. Skills • Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts and practices. Applies principles and procedures to the completion of difficult assignments. • Works independently to identify and resolve moderate to highly complex, sensitive or higher priority assignments. May provide guidance to less experienced staff and/ or lead projects Equipment Used • HVLP paint gun • HVLP Pressure pot • Positive pressure respirator • Standard respirator • Grinder • D/A Sander • Polisher • Related hand and pneumatic tools • Ladders Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Must be able to be trained to Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 63.11173(e)(1) within 30 days of hire.

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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