Candidate will be required to assemble staging, scaffolds and work stands necessary to perform the full function of the shop
DUTIES
- Prepare aircraft, engines, support equipment, and components for finish using various chemicals, detergents, and solvents in conjunction with high pressure steam and water
- Will apply chemical conversion coating to bare substrate, sand and featheredge existing coatings using various grits of abrasives
- Will apply protective and decorative coating and paint finishes to aircraft, engines, ground support equipment and components
- Paint insignias, lettering and designs on aircraft and components
- Will perform high finish and critical tolerance painting on aircraft, engines, ground support equipment and components
- Apply sophisticated coating materials such as, but not limited to, waterborne, elastomeric, and low volatile organic compounds materials to aircraft, engines, ground support equipment, and components
- Apply radiation-reflecting coatings to cockpit and canopy enclosures
- Mix primers sealers and topcoat material to required viscosity for individual job or entire shop
- Treat corrosion
- Perform wet and dry tape tests
- Candidate will be required to prepare the substrate for coating using a variety of pretreatment methods using chemicals, detergents and solvents in conjunction with high-pressure steam and water
- Candidate will be able to perform sanding and featheredging to existing coatings and shall select proper grit abrasives necessary to ensure adequate substrate smoothness prior to the finish application
- Candidate must be able to mask and protect surfaces not to be finished by the use of masking tape, discs, fixtures, plugs and/or covers
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A&P license not required but a plus
- Prefer experience from military fixed wing community (F/A-18, P-3, EA-6B,H-60) or civilian heavy structure background
- 5 years' experience aircraft painting
- Prefer Military aircraft Paint & Insignia School/training
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be able to pass a background check and successfully complete a drug screen
- We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
- Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- Must be able to work in small and confined spaces.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
- Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA /ADA
TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.
