Paint Technician

Job Purpose

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In This Role You Will

• To be accountable for the correct masking, stripping, abrading, applying finishing and positioning of the Airlines livery and markings. Must be able to apply aerodynamic sealants to produce a smooth and aerodynamic finish as per the AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual), SRM (Structure Repair Manual) and CRM (Component Repair Manual).
• Application of coatings, monitoring the paint pumps and products during operation so as to have a continuous flow of work. Operate the Tele-platforms and other ground equipment.
• Responsible for post aircraft painting tasks to ensure all tools and equipment masking materials are removed from the aircraft and ensuring tele-platforms, stands and access equipment are clear and clean in preparation for the next input.
• To adjust and clean equipment and tools used in the restoration of aircraft finishing and materials to achieve an excellent overall finish.
• To be responsible for the correct procedures of stripping, abrading, masking, and application of finishing on aircraft components in the paint shop e.g. wheels & brakes and aircraft interior panels, plus minor re-work by applying the filler and abrading to these panels to obtain an excellent top coat appearance.
• To carry out tasks during the A & C checks in-situ (on the job) where paint work is needed to the correct rectification procedure and apply the correct Install Commercial Campaigns Decals, as required by the airline.
• Sign for tasks, actions on formal documentations verifying that work has been carried out in accordance with airworthiness standards.
• To maintain an effective and continuous communication with various levels of staff in the Paint Hangar to be able to achieve the task on hand and department objectives.
  
  

• Higher / National Diploma or Apprenticeship in Engineering, Automotive or a related industry or equivalent training with a reputable airline, approved maintenance organisation or Air Force
• 5+ Experience in aircraft / component refinishing experience
• Must have knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general aircraft engineering practices
• Must have knowledge of aircraft manuals, engineering drawings pertaining to rework, paint finishes and application of markings
• Must have knowledge of different coating systems with their relevant data sheets in the areas of mixing, induction times, viscosity and the application thereof.