Aircraft Painter applies pre-mixed and blended paint or coating to interior and exterior of assembled aircraft or parts. Prepares surfaces for painting and protects painted surfaces from erosion. Being an Aircraft Painter requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Aircraft Painter may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties:
Selects proper tools and equipment including drop cloths, rags, ladders, scaffolds, brushes, rollers, spray guns, tape, cleaning materials and paint.
Selects premixed paints or prepares paint to match specified colors by blending and mixing required proportions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances.
Transports material and equipment to the job site or arranges for transport of heavy or bulky items.
Prepares site by covering furniture, equipment and floors with drop cloths and masking doors, windows, and other trim where required.
Prepares surfaces including cleaning, minor repair, and patching of metals, wood, masonry, and polishing of finished surfaces and glazing as necessary.
Makes minor repairs to spray and roller equipment, simulates wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects.
Recommends substitute materials or colors to improve or expedite work.
Requisitions and receives materials and equipment and maintains simple records and time reports.
Cut stencils and stencil surfaces with lettering and decorations.
Installation of wall papering and other synthetic materials.
Refinishes furniture and fixtures.
Do freehand highlighting, shading and counter shading, and apply stipple and glaze finishes.
Tapes and spackles drywall in preparation for painting.
Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putty, plaster, and other filler.
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