Aircraft Painter

VP Aviation is seeking Aircraft Painters for work on a variety of corporate aircraft in Wichita, Kansas offering competitive pay rates and an excellent shop environment.

About Us:

VP Aviation was founded to provide quality aircraft maintenance services to MROs, Airlines, OEMs and Repair Stations nationwide. Our maintenance teams consist of AOG, Projects and Hourly employees. We are a fast-growing company where integrity and safety are our key values.

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 logos
• 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
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

Education & Experience

• You will need 3-5 Years Experience On: Citation, Hawker, King Air, Conquest, Caravan, Cessna Piston, Beechcraft Piston, Falcon, Gulfstream, Bombardier.
• You must be able to read and speak English.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as aircraft painter
• Full body paint experience required
• Requires knowledge of all types of paints and thinners
• Qualified to prepare aircraft exteriors, and panels for proper application of paint
• Minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application
• Must meet the requirements of Airport Authority to receive a badge and have no ramp restrictions
• Cessna and King Air experience would be a plus

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