at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Join a team where every aircraft is a win, and every teammate makes a difference. At our boutique MRO, every aircraft is a canvas, and every teammate is part of the masterpiece. If you're looking for variety, quality, and a team that celebrates each win, this is your hangar. We expand your personal growth with training to enhance your experience and fast track your career.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares aircraft surfaces for removing paint by cleaning, masking applying stripper, removing stripper
- Applies aerodynamic filler and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process
- Mixes primers and paints, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications
Applies primer and paint to the aircraft exterior surfaces. (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, and epoxy primers) - Interprets specifications, color renderings, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
- Layouts of stripes and logo’s
- Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape
- Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner
- Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures
Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies - Provide backup to line personnel when they are moving aircraft in and out of the hangers
- Other activities and projects as approved by the Director of Maintenance, or the General Manager
