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.
