Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.
Recognized as the global leader in aircraft and component remanufacturing, Flexjet has redefined the business aviation industry by using reimagined engineering and production capabilities to transform used business aircraft into new modern airframes.
This position is located in Cleveland, OH
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strong buffing and polishing skills
Ability to spray a variety of paints and finishes, primer base coat, clear coat and single stage.
Ability to apply coatings to details parts, sub-assemblies and major assemblies of aircraft exterior and interior parts to customer or company specifications and industry standards.
Selects finish ingredients and mixes them by hand or machine to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or match existing finish (sanding, bodywork, primer, paint, finish wet sand and buff).
Ability to perform small blown in repairs and blending of topcoats.
Calculates mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials, and paint
Must have experience cutting and buffing polyesters, urethanes, imron and acrylic clear coats
Applies
Demonstrate competency in applying the following to perform normal job duties
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Familiar with and have operational knowledge of department tools
Performs moderately complex to complex filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked
Removes excess material and prepares the surface for finishing
Performs difficult masking operations
Documents the work performed on the work orders
Seeks methods to cross train to develop technical skills and business knowledge
Assist aircraft technicians when necessary
Performs other duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS
High school or GED
Minimum five (5) years of touch up/color matching experience
Automotive refinishing experience desired, aircraft painting experience a plus
Requires excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be flexible with shift work
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Flexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.