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
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
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
