Aircraft Painter (F-16)

About the role

This position is an aircraft painter focused on F-16 aircraft, including surface preparation, painting and finishing of aircraft panels, components and support equipment. The role also includes training and mentoring technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation, treatment and painting of aircraft components, panels, support equipment and other items as required.
• Apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other materials precisely with brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.
• Masks and covers surfaces that must not be painted.
• Apply vinyl graphics to multiple aircraft surfaces.
• Lead, train and mentor technicians in all aspects of F-16 aircraft painting.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of directly related experience as a paint technician, including painting, maintenance and finish work.
• Proven experience with FMS-2026 F-16 Have Glass paint application procedures and surface refinishing.
• Working knowledge of USAF military publications and Technical Orders.
• Ability to lift and carry overhead loads up to 50 pounds; duties include walking, climbing, standing, stooping, stretching and squatting, and working outdoors in a noisy environment, sometimes in low light or bad weather.

Preferred qualifications

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