Aircraft Painter Technician Assistant.

The Aircraft Painter Technician Assistant will report directly to the Production Manager in the Cayman Airways Express Maintenance Department, with day-to-day supervision by the Production Supervisors. The postholder’s primary responsibility would be painting and polishing aircrafts but may be called upon to assist with the painting and restoration of the company’s Ground Service Equipment as and when necessary.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
 Perform regular and thorough inspections of paint work on aircrafts and company vehicles - interior and exterior
 Operate tools and ground equipment in a safe and effective manner, always ensuring proper maintenance, cleanliness and servicing of tools, equipment and facilities at all times
 Perform abrading and paint stripping as necessary, using approved equipment, material and procedures
 Restore the company’s aircraft interior and exterior paint work to an acceptable company standard, as requested by the Maintenance Production management
 Perform appropriate stencilled masking and outline aircraft body to paint company logo and insignia, letters or numerals on the aircraft surface and install aircraft external placards and markings including company-specific decals
 Must be knowledgeable in the operation of aircraft paint booth, manometer and temperature/humidity readings and tracking
 Remove all masking and clean the working area thoroughly
 Properly complete Work Orders noting that some repairs/assignments may require heavy lifting
 Successfully complete all training as directed by the company and consistently improve knowledge and techniques in respect of aircraft and GSE paint restoration
 Possess appropriate Tool Kit as required for the position

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
 Minimum of a high school diploma
 Minimum 10 years’ experience as an Aircraft Painter and demonstrate a level of practical experience with certified work sheets
 Successful completion of the necessary aviation painter tradesman training involved in the preparation, painting and marking of aircraft and aircraft components (Aircraft Painter Certification Scheme (APCS), SSPC Aerospace Coating Application Specialist Certification (ACAS) or equivalent course)
 Successful completion of the necessary automobile painter tradesman training involved in the preparation, painting and marking of automobiles
 Excellent knowledge of the properties of various paints, finishes, paint removers and chemicals are required
 Good knowledge of mixing paint pigments to create desired colours
 Correctly use, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials
 Apply chemical paint stripping solutions and prepare the aircraft to be painted with cleaning, masking, and sanding
 Sufficient physical strength and dexterity to climb on aircraft and manipulate painting equipment
 Strong hand-eye coordination and proficiency in using the required tools
 Experience working at high heights
 Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software
 Be prepared to work on a shift system, nights and weekends included