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West Star Aviation, LLC · 2 months ago

Paint Technician - 2nd Shift

Chattanooga, TN, 37421, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

West Star Aviation, LLC is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, dedicated to providing personal and professional growth opportunities for its employees. As a Paint Technician, you will be responsible for applying paint to aircraft, including detailed artwork, while ensuring high standards of quality and safety are met.

Airlines/Aviation

Responsibilities

Masking and taping aircraft parts to avoid overspray

Sanding primer

Blowing and cleaning aircraft with thinner

Washing the paint booth

Applying all layers of paint to include top coat

Laying out stripe and design schemes

Prep and scuff paint to get ready for trim

Re-masking aircraft and detail work

Inspect completed paint jobs

Paint mixing and paint matching

Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English

Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualification

Aircraft paintingPaint mixingDetail workMaskingTapingCommunication skills

Required

A high school diploma or equivalent

Technician I- 0-2 years' experience as automotive, commercial, RV, or aircraft painter

Technician II- 2-4 years' experience as automotive, commercial, RV or aircraft painter

Technician III-4+ years' experience as aircraft painter

Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work

Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day

Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties

Maintain customer oriented work habits

Preferred

Vo-tech school in paint or on-the-job experience

A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport

Benefits

Medical

Dental

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay days

Company

West Star Aviation, LLC

West Star Aviation specializes in airframe repair and maintenance, engine repair and maintenance, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, paint, parts, surplus avionics sales, window repair and accessory services.

Founded in 2002

East Alton, Illinois, US

1001-5000 employees