Aircraft Painter (Part 145)

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of aviation maintenance! As an Aviation Component Technician, you’ll bring critical aircraft parts back to life, inspecting, repairing, overhauling, and testing components with precision and pride. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with craftsmanship, offering the chance to work on a wide variety of aircraft components in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Join our Unical 145 Repair & Quality Team for Some of The Most Competitive Wages, Benefits, and Incentives in the Industry!

Position Summary:

Working with moderate supervision, prepare and apply protective finishes to aircraft components in accordance with repair station rules and specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Apply various protective finishes to aircraft components and shop tooling
• Clean, prep and mask aircraft components and shop tooling for application of protective finishes
• Document maintenance completed in accordance with federal regulations, repair station rules and specifications
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Must use, wear and enforce required PPE within assigned production work area
• Operate required machinery and equipment in a proper manner following established safety rules
• Read, understand and adhere to SDS guidelines
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide technical assistance to Mechanic Assistants as directed

 Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• 1-3 years’ experience in application of aircraft protective finishes or related experience preferred
• Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol test
• U.S. person or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) preferred due to ITAR regulations

 Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• General knowledge of aircraft component technical data such as SRM, CMM, engineering drawings etc.
• A general knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics) is necessary
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Location: Glendale, AZ - Onsite

Travel:

• No Travel for this position.

Language:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Demands:

• Work Environment: 100% shop floor (warehouse and aviation repair shop)
• Lifting: Maximum 50 lbs.
• Carrying, Walking, Pushing, Climbing, Reaching

Working Conditions:

• This position works in machine shop and aviation repair shop environment.
• Momentary exposure to high noises
• Exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents
• Personal Protection Equipment may be required for certain tasks