Duncan Aviation · 3 weeks ago
Paint Specialist
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDuncan Aviation is the largest family-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the world, providing complete nose-to-tail services for business aircraft. The Paint Specialist role involves applying primers and topcoats, preparing aircraft surfaces, and ensuring quality through inspections and documentation, all while adhering to safety protocols.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Proficiently applies primers and topcoats using appropriate techniques and knowledge of primers
Masks and paints stripes per designer debrief and knowledge of paint products and paint mixing
Identifies areas of aircraft to be masked and/or polished as per designer debrief
Masks aircraft and silver tapes aircraft surfaces per manufacturer's specifications
May paint landing gear, fuel caps, antennas and door frames of aircraft per designer debrief
Assures quality for assigned areas through visual inspection
Prepares, signs off and understands various documents for record keeping purposes
Smoothes, etches and applies conversion coatings to aluminum surfaces
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent required
Licenses/Certificates: Man Lift required; Respirator Fit required
Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required
Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs.; tolerates products and materials associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing for prolonged periods of time
Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and noisy environments
Minimum of one year aircraft paint experience or three years related experience required for Paint Specialist II
Minimum of two years aircraft paint experience required for Paint Specialist III
Preferred
Previous mechanical experience or auto body accreditation preferred
Benefits
Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed.
Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments.
Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.
Company
Duncan Aviation
Duncan Aviation provides premier business aircraft services–delivered on time–for a wide variety of business aircraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jamie Harder
Chief Financial Officer
Chad Doehring
Vice President-COO
Recent News
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2025-07-28
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