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Aircraft Painter

SOL Engineering, LLC

Patuxent River, MDFull-time$45/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45/hr
Location
Patuxent River, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Aircraft Paint Touch Up And Markings Course (Course N-701-0014)Aircraft Paint/Finish Course (Course C-600-3182)

Job overview

SOL Engineering, LLC is hiring an Aircraft Painter. SOL Engineering Services LLC is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to work at the NTWL Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The Aircraft Painter will prepare and paint aircrafts, support equipment, and allied component surfaces. This role requires interfacing with customers and presenting an appropriate appearance and demeanor. The selected candidate must be flexible to work overtime, including weekends, and be available for detachments, both ashore and shipboard.

Key focus areas include Prepare and paint aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces, Coat surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, and Remove old paint from aircraft using liquid paint remover and scraper.

Successful candidates bring High School Degree Or Equivalent, 5+ Years Experience In Preparation And Painting Of Aircraft, Support Equipment, And Allied Component Surfaces, and Specialized In SCA Occupational Code 23740 Painter, Aircraft. Important skills include Prepare Aircraft, Paint Aircraft, Paint Support Equipment, Paint Allied Component Surfaces, Interface With Customer, and Present Appropriate Appearance. Preferred (not required): Coat Surfaces With Paint, Coat Surfaces With Lacquer, Coat Surfaces With Epoxy, and Coat Surfaces With Resin.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prepare AircraftPaint AircraftPaint Support EquipmentPaint Allied Component SurfacesInterface With CustomerPresent Appropriate AppearancePresent Appropriate DemeanorFlexible to Work OvertimeFlexible to Work WeekendsAvailable for Detachments AshoreAvailable for Detachments ShipboardCoat Surfaces With PaintCoat Surfaces With LacquerCoat Surfaces With EpoxyCoat Surfaces With ResinUse BrushesUse RollersUse Spray GunsRemove Old PaintUse Liquid Paint RemoverUse ScraperSmooth Surface With SandpaperSmooth Surface With Steel WoolRoughen Aluminum Surfaces With Acid SolutionRoughen Aluminum Surfaces With Steel WoolMask and Cover SurfacesPaint InsigniaPaint LettersPaint NumeralsUse Stencils

Qualifications

High School Degree or Equivalent5+ Years Experience in Preparation and Painting of Aircraft, Support Equipment, and Allied Component SurfacesSpecialized in SCA Occupational Code 23740 Painter, AircraftSpecialized in SCA Occupational Code 05310 Automotive PainterAircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Course (Course N-701-0014)Aircraft Paint/Finish Course (Course C-600-3182)U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Full Time

Patuxent River, MD, US

Salary Range: $45.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Who We Are

For two decades, SOL Engineering Services LLC has provided engineering and technical services to government, commercial and industrial clients. The firm has approximately 100 professionals, including engineers, scientists, and project managers, who utilize best practices in management, quality, and engineering principles to ensure all projects are delivered successfully. Our commitment to our clients, talented employees and community has led to our growth to ten different offices across seven different states. Now, we are in search of professionals that will help us maintain this momentum.

SOL Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to work at the NTWL Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD. The Aircraft Painter will prepare and paint aircrafts and support equipment and allied component surfaces. The person selected will be required to interface with the customer and as a SOL representative and must present an appropriate appearance and demeanor. The person selected must be flexible to work overtime on any shift, including weekends, and must be available for detachments, both ashore based and shipboard.

NOTE: This is an onsite position at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, MD.

What We Offer Our Employees

  • A Competitive Salary

  • A Comprehensive Health Offering, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

  • 401K Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Potential for Relocation Assistance

  • Employee Assistance & Discount Program

  • Opportunities Abound!

Minimum Qualifications for the Role

  • High school degree or equivalent

  • A minimum of five (5) years experience in the preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces

  • Personnel within this classification MUST be specialized in one or more of the following SCA occupational codes:

  • 23740 Painter, aircraft

  • 05310 Automotive painter

  • AND MUST have taken one or more of the following courses:

  • Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Course (Course N-701-0014)

  • Aircraft Paint/Finish Course (Course C-600-3182)

  • U.S. citizenship required

Job Duties

  • The aircraft painter prepares and paints the aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces.

  • Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, laquer, epoxy, resin, or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.

  • Removes old paint from aircraft using liquid paint remover and scraper.

  • Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool.

  • Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface.

  • Masks and covers portions of surface not to be painted.

  • Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils.

Location

Pax River NAS, Patuxent River, MD 47123 Buse Rd #540, Patuxent River, MD 20670

Pay Information

$45.00/HOUR

SOL Engineering Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and HUBzone residents are encouraged to apply.

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