Aircraft Painter

Experienced Mechanic with strong emphasis on quality AIRCRAFT PAINTING SKILLS - Hillsboro, OR

Aero Air, a premier aviation company at the Portland-Hillsboro airport, is seeking an experienced general aviation Mechanic that is skilled as an aircraft painter to join our team. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working on a variety of aircraft that can range from the occasional WWII aircraft to today's most modern business aircraft. We operate and maintain 35 of our own aircraft to include Lear 31 and 35's, PC-12's, King Air's, CJ3's, Cessna Mustangs, and Challenger. If you enjoy variety and steady work, come join our team.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• As an aircraft painter you will be using electrostatic spray guns to apply paint coatings
• Apply pre-mixed and/or blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled aircraft or parts.
• Prepares surfaces for painting and protects painted surfaces from erosion.
• Performs routine inspections and troubleshooting.
• Assist mechanics with basic maintenance tasks.
• Estimate projected man-hours for individual repairs/inspections.
• Accurately complete all required records.
• Operate all tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignment.
• Presents a clean and neat work area to our customers.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong quality aircraft painting skills.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Need to be Customer Service minded.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of recent industrial painting experience is preferred
• Basic painting skills or exposure: masking/taping, sanding, prep, etc.
• industrial, automotive, or aircraft painting/coating experience preferred
• Minimum 6 years' experience preferred.
• FAA A&P license preferred but not required.
• Leadership experience helpful.
• High level of initiative and commitment.
• Excellent performance and attendance history.
• Advocate for Aero Air's culture of excellence and customer service.
• Prefer experience with corporate aircraft.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Green Card Holder.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefit package. This includes a 3% employer contribution into a 401(k) and also may include additional pay based on incentives and bonus structure.

Favorable results from pre-employment drug test and criminal background check required.

Aero Air, prohibits discrimination of the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with paint blending on aircraft or automotive? Please describe:
• When not doing paint work, are you willing & able to do basic maintenance work with being overseen by a licensed A&P?

Experience:

• Aircraft Painting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Airframe & Powerplant License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location