Aircraft Painter

Job Title

Aircraft Painter

Job ID

SVCA-025

Job Location

Albuquerque, NM

General Summary

Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components. Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency. Performs detail and touch-ups. Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts.
• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping/sanding, washing aircraft sections and components.
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency.
• Performs detail and touch-ups.
• Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment.
• Mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
• Comply with all safety and housekeeping policies.
• Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required:

• High school diploma/GED (or a minimum of 6 years  relevant experience)
• Ability to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification
• Three (3) years of painting experience. A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP
• SSPC/ERAU Aerospace Coatings Applicator Certification highly desired

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, crawl, twist and kneel. There is repetitive motion to this position of all extremities. The employee must be able to move up to and in excess of 50 pounds safely with and without the assistance of machinery as required, climb in and out of aircraft as well as climbing up and down ladders and maintenance stands.

Employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery, in loud working conditions. Working Conditions will be both in climate controlled environments, as well as in the natural elements, as the nature of the position dictates that some of the activities associated with this position will be performed both inside and outside of a controlled structure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

REPORTS TO: Manager, Paint Shop

SCHEDULE: M-Th / 10 hour shift

SALARY RANGE: $17 – $25 / hour

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

At Eclipse Aerospace, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on the revolutionary aircraft that began the Very Light Jet category of aircraft. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in aviation as demonstrated by the Eclipse Jet winning the 2005 Collier Trophy as that year’s “greatest achievement in aeronautics and astronautics in America”. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to improve on the Eclipse Jets for the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to keep our Eclipse Jets at the forefront of aviation.  Our employees are not only part of history, they continue making history.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Eclipse provides a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time off (holidays, vacation and sick time)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check which includes a pre-employment drug screen. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Eclipse Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, at this time we are not able to sponsor visas.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Eclipse Aerospace, please contact us at recruiting@eclipse.aero.

Apply Now

Job Title

Aircraft Painter

Job ID

SVCA-025

Job Location

Albuquerque, NM

General Summary

Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts. Prepares for painting by masking, stripping, washing aircraft sections and components. Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency. Performs detail and touch-ups. Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Paints aircraft interior, exterior and piece parts.
• Prepares for painting by masking, stripping/sanding, washing aircraft sections and components.
• Blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to proper spraying consistency.
• Performs detail and touch-ups.
• Sets-up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment.
• Mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
• Comply with all safety and housekeeping policies.
• Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Required:

• High school diploma/GED (or a minimum of 6 years  relevant experience)
• Ability to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification
• Three (3) years of painting experience. A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics)
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP
• SSPC/ERAU Aerospace Coatings Applicator Certification highly desired

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, crawl, twist and kneel. There is repetitive motion to this position of all extremities. The employee must be able to move up to and in excess of 50 pounds safely with and without the assistance of machinery as required, climb in and out of aircraft as well as climbing up and down ladders and maintenance stands.

Employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and machinery, in loud working conditions. Working Conditions will be both in climate controlled environments, as well as in the natural elements, as the nature of the position dictates that some of the activities associated with this position will be performed both inside and outside of a controlled structure.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

REPORTS TO: Manager, Paint Shop

SCHEDULE: M-Th / 10 hour shift

SALARY RANGE: $17 – $25 / hour

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

At Eclipse Aerospace, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on the revolutionary aircraft that began the Very Light Jet category of aircraft. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in aviation as demonstrated by the Eclipse Jet winning the 2005 Collier Trophy as that year’s “greatest achievement in aeronautics and astronautics in America”. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to improve on the Eclipse Jets for the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to keep our Eclipse Jets at the forefront of aviation.  Our employees are not only part of history, they continue making history.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Eclipse provides a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time off (holidays, vacation and sick time)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check which includes a pre-employment drug screen. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Eclipse Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, at this time we are not able to sponsor visas.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Eclipse Aerospace, please contact us at recruiting@eclipse.aero.

Apply Now