Aircraft Painter (F-16)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs surface preparation, treatment and painting of components, all aircraft surface areas, aircraft panels, support equipment, or other items as required.
• Demonstrated ability to precisely apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
• Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
• Working knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques.
• Must be knowledgeable of military publications and diagrams.
• Ability to precisely apply vinyl graphics to multiple aircraft surfaces.

• Will be required to lead, train and mentor technicians in all aspects associated with F-16 aircraft painting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years directly related experience as a paint technician to include painting, maintenance, and finish work.
• Proven experience with FMS-2026 F-16 Have Glass paint application procedures. Working knowledge of USAF military publications and Technical Orders.

• Must be qualified in application of FMS-2026 Form 2, Type 1 F-16 Have Glass surface refinishing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• F-16 Block 40 and above surface refinishing
• Highly experienced USAF 5 and 7 skill level or civilian equivalent

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Must possess the ability to carry and lift overhead up to 50 pounds.
• Duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching, and squatting for purposes of moving equipment, boarding and de-boarding the aircraft, performing maintenance using ladders, and performing maintenance atop and below aircraft.
• Work is primarily performed outside in a high-level noise environment.
• Performing maintenance in low-light areas, operating support equipment after daylight hours.
• Work is occasionally performed in inclement weather.