GENERAL DESCRIPTION\n

Coats surfaces of military aircraft and components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using Aerospace\/aviation application techniques with spray guns, paint guns and other application devices\n

DUTIES\n\nRemoves old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper; \nSmooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool; \nRoughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface; \nMasks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted; and \nAssemble staging, scaffolds and work stands necessary to perform the full function of the paint shop; \nPrepare aircraft, engines, SE and components for finish using various chemicals, detergents and solvents in conjunction with high pressure steam and water;\nApply chemical conversion coating to bare substrate, sand and featheredge existing coatings using various grits of abrasives; \nApply protective and decorative coating and paint finishes to aircraft, engines, ground SE and components; \nPaint insignias, lettering and designs on aircraft and components; \nApply decals transfer and stencils to identify and decorate aircraft, engines, ground SE and components; \nPerform high finish and critical tolerance painting on aircraft, engines, ground SE and components; \nApply sophisticated coating materials such as, but not limited to, waterbornes, elastomeric, low volatile organic compounds materials to aircraft, engines, ground SE and components; \nApply radiation-reflecting coatings to cockpit and canopy enclosures; \nMix primers, sealers and topcoat material to required viscosity for individual job or entire paint shop; \nTreat corrosion and perform wet and dry tape tests; \nPossess a current license to operate a portable man lift and shall have skills in the use of measuring devices and gauges used to determine thickness, viscosity, surface smoothness and gloss of the applied coatings; \nPrepare the substrate for coating using a variety of pretreatment methods using chemicals, detergents and solvents in conjunction with high-pressure steam and water; \nPerform sanding and featheredging to existing coatings and select proper grit abrasives necessary to ensure adequate substrate smoothness prior to the finish application; \nMask and protect surfaces not to be finished by the use of masking tape, discs, fixtures, plugs and\/or covers; \nUse and maintain conventional, electrostatic and high volume low pressure (HVLP) paint equipment and shall use a variety of materials such as lacquers, enamels, sealers, urethanes, waterbornes, epoxies, elastomerics and ceramic coatings; \nShall manufacture and maintain stencils, patterns, layouts and apply national and foreign insignias, special markings and designs required by military specifications and individual activities. \nOther Duties as Assigned\n\n

EDUCATION\/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent\nPrefer experience from military aerospace community or civilian heavy structure background\nAt least two (2) years of documented experience in Aerospace and\/or Aircraft painting procedures and processes\nPrefer Military aircraft Paint & Insignia School\/training or civilian equivalent.\nMust be a US Citizen\nMust be able to pass a National Agency background check, which could include a criminal history and credit check for access to Government facilities.\nWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.\n\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\n

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and\/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
\u2022 Must be able to walk and stand on level and\/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
\u2022 Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
\u2022 Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow\/knee and reach above\/below shoulders.
\u2022 Must be able to work in small and confined spaces.
\u2022 May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
\u2022 May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials\/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
\u2022 Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
\u2022 Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
\u2022 Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
\u2022 May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.\n

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER \/ VEVRAA \/ADA\n

TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.\n

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