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Job Title : Aircraft Painter

Location : Houston, TX

Schedule : 1st Shift

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back.

And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics.

You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Aircraft Painter - Corporate Aviation you will,

Responsibilities :

Applies aerodynamic sealer, and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.

in preparation for the paint process.

• Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications.
• Applies paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces. (Paints include : urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
• Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
• Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other Standard Aero facilities as required.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department
• Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.

Requirements :

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years related experience.

Preferred :

• Knowledge of all types of paints and thinners.
• Physical Requirements;
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, walk, bend, stretch, and climb ladders.
• Must have the ability to manipulate equipment of all sizes, tools, computer keyboards, and telephones.
• Must be able to see to disassemble and visually inspect.
• Must have excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified.

Benefits that make life better :

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field.

Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.

With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind.

We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Job Description

StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving troubleshooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our #1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.

Reports Directly To : Director, Engineering Commercial and Fleet Business

General Accountability

• Accountable for team response on flight / product safety critical parts and processes
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight / product safety critical parts and processes
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices / conditions.
• Responsible for directing operational compliance to Company Process (CP) documentation
• Liaison with Enterprise Manufacturing sites regarding component repairs, inspection and compliance
• Drive best practice and business improvement opportunities through an Enterprise Network of Aerospace Professionals

Specific Accountabilities

• Focal for multi-discipline OEM technical reviews, CAR / NCT actions
• Focal for multi-discipline FMEA Project Definition
• Focal for Repair Development project executions
• Focal for Process Engineering Enterprise project support / compliance audits
• Focal for Organizing Technical Networks, collecting and sharing Risk and Best Practice Knowledge
• Support special projects which may involve travel to Enterprise Manufacturing facilities

Preferred Skills

• Ability to develop a business case proposal for new productivity improvement technologies working with Operations and contractors for justifications, budget & timeline
• Ability to prepare a Technical Specification and Cost Benefit Analysis for procurement of capital equipment. Liaises with management in the procurement process
• Ability to define a plan for local Engineering to approve MRO repairs and equipment to Airworthiness Requirements
• Experience in a leadership position
• Experience developing repairs with Aerospace OEM
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner
• Effective at planning, team building, performing analytical evaluations, & decision making

Process Control and Improvement

• Analyzes, develops and recommends methods to meet production requirements, improve economy and quality, and reduce turn-around-times for products and / or processes with supporting cost analysis.
• Establishes, analyzes, and acts upon measures of performance related to processes.
• Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies relating to equipment and processes to reduce variation and improve reliability.

Other

• Coordinates and interacts with the outside resources including contractors, equipment vendors, and supply vendors for process support, improvement, or repair development.
• Provides support, technical expertise and experience to the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) necessary to make airworthiness engineering decisions.
• Remains current with state-of the-art technologies and processes.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices / conditions.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR 21, 43, 45, 121, 145 and Industry standards (AC7108, AC7109, AC7200, etc) for Chemical Process - Stripping, Cleaning, Plating, Painting and Sealants
• Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of company process, company instruction and rework process instruction manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of aerospace materials and processes.
• In jurisdictions governed by a regulatory body or with an association that is governed by local legal requirements, registration is required.
• University degree in metallurgy, mechanical or chemical engineering; or equivalent.
• Experience in an aerospace or manufacturing process engineering environment.

Background Information

The typical minimum level of education to perform this job competently is equivalent to completion of a university (bachelor) program in a specialized field of study and work (Aerospace, Mechanical, Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering).

The work requires a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area and an understanding of the relation of these to the responsibilities of the job.

This specialized training is often recognized by a degree and / or professional designation.

Directly / indirectly related work experience representing continuous learning and required for someone to perform this job competently is three to six years.

Ongoing work assignments typically have clearly defined goals, but no (or minimal) direction with respect to what action steps to follow.

The incumbent's education, training, and previous experience will help ensure that the goal of the assignment can be clearly defined and understood (even if that means just knowing what relevant questions to ask), but the required / optional approaches to achieving the goal will often remain unclear, undefined and / or untested until the work assignment is well underway.

Job Description

Responsible for TIG Welding and performing maintenance and alteration tasks on components in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the Aviation Authority as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General :

• Responsible to be thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record, router.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures while using appropriate safety equipment when applicable.
• Performs grinding and blending with different pneumatic, electric and hand tools.
• Conducts repair of sheet metal or composite surfaces, check for corrosion, distortion and cracks.
• Performs visual inspections and make necessary adjustment to conform to job specifications
• Set up and operate all common Welding machine equipment.
• Works from blue prints, drawings and or Technical manuals to produce a variety of items
• Daily inspection, Cleaning and Preventative maintenance of all Welding equipment
• Pre-measure and post-measure parts with required tooling and gauges and record in records, router.
• Responsible for equipment set up procedure; Set up and maintain equipment parameters
• Verifies that Welded parts conform to specifications
• Records information accurately on each component worked
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment as required and record accurately
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for Welding operations performing safety checks on all equipment before using
• Plans details of working procedure, tools and material requirements based on the instructions, prints and work orders received for the job
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
• Cleans and prepares work surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles and tacks welded components
• Builds up worn or defective surface by welding and blending to specifications
• Using burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; responsible for cleaning and prepping own parts

Job Description

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals.

We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future.

Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success.

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications.

The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion.

StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets.

The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.

StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments : Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions.

Responsible for TIG Welding and performing maintenance and alteration tasks on components in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the Aviation Authority as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General :

• Responsible to be thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record, router.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures while using appropriate safety equipment when applicable.
• Performs grinding and blending with different pneumatic, electric and hand tools.
• Conducts repair of sheet metal or composite surfaces, check for corrosion, distortion and cracks.
• Performs visual inspections and make necessary adjustment to conform to job specifications
• Set up and operate all common Welding machine equipment.
• Works from blue prints, drawings and or Technical manuals to produce a variety of items
• Daily inspection, Cleaning and Preventative maintenance of all Welding equipment
• Pre-measure and post-measure parts with required tooling and gauges and record in records, router.
• Responsible for equipment set up procedure; Set up and maintain equipment parameters
• Verifies that Welded parts conform to specifications
• Records information accurately on each component worked
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment as required and record accurately
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for Welding operations performing safety checks on all equipment before using
• Plans details of working procedure, tools and material requirements based on the instructions, prints and work orders received for the job
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
• Cleans and prepares work surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles and tacks welded components
• Builds up worn or defective surface by welding and blending to specifications
• Using burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; responsible for cleaning and prepping own parts

Job Description

StandardAero is centrally located in North Kansas City (PAS Technologies), just off the Hwy 9 Heart of America Bridge and has positions available to fit most every skill set.

Our comprehensive training and development program allows our employees to learn skills previously unknown in a safe and rewarding environment.

Our employees work in a safe, clean and air-conditioned facility that is focused on the well-being of its employees, customers and products.

The typical StandardAero North KC employee stays for over 25 years and has multiple opportunities for advancement as experience is gained and new skills are developed.

We work on parts from most military and commercial jets in use today as well as the next generation engines of tomorrow.

All we ask is for you to bring your attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to reliability! Come join our team!

JOB DESCRIPTION : Provides engineering support to the business unit for all aspects of component repair related to development of minor repairs and continuous improvement programs.

Ensures compliance to relevant airworthiness and contractual requirements.

Essential Functions :

Identifies and establishes improvement programs through root cause analysis (i.e., repair instructions, proper sequencing, inspection criteria, gauges, fixtures, machines, etc.

analysis of turn times, work in process, non-conformance tags (NCTs), material review board (MRBs), process interruptions, other line stoppages, warranty failure modes, field reliability of repairs, investigation of repair-related field problems, line build problems, and subcontractors' repair performance.

Works with the quality department to trend the improvements.

Develops minor / major repairs (non-standard in conjunction with original equipment manufacturer (OEM), in-house process engineers, and outside services as required) under Design Approval Organization (DAO) sanction;

refines existing repair schemes to eliminate the frequent need for in-process rejects and MRBs.

Owns, generates, maintains, and updates repair process instructions, temporary overhaul data revisions (TODRs), matrix codes, etc.

related to repair procedures. Prepares production routings and detailed repair instructions based on approved data.

• Reviews all scrap not able to be dispositioned routinely with a view for possibility to develop future engine manual book repairs.
• Provides input to management pertaining to repair / process implementation.
• In compliance with company instructions and the Design Approval Organization, executes MRB reviews, addresses and documents NCTs, generates minor discrepancy reports (MDRs), and submits departure record requests for part conditions exceeding engine manual repair limits.
• Acts as a conduit between the business unit and component remanufacturing services in resolving technical production problems.
• Implements new repairs / processes on scheduled due dates to accomplish production objectives using project management tools.
• Provides support and consultation services to business unit personnel and to the repair development facilities with regard to the development and implementation of new repairs and processes or repair development projects.
• Responsible for development of cost benefit analysis on all repair projects managed. Provides cost and schedule estimates for proposed work packages.
• Supports acquisition of manufacturing equipment as required to meet repair implementation objectives.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices / conditions.

Competencies / Education

• Specific experience in development and implementation of bonded / composite components required. Repair experience in gas turbine engine composite / bonded parts (panels, shrouds, spinner cones, OGV’s, etc) highly desirable.
• Knowledge of gas turbine engine maintenance, theory, and performance.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes (i.e. bonding, metal spray (HVOF & Plasma Spray), welding, machining, heat treatment, non-destructive testing).
• Ability to read and interpret engine manual repair instructions, inspection criteria, and part blue prints.
• Ability to develop and design tooling / fixtures using 3D modeling software.
• Strong technical writing skills, interpersonal communication skills, and proficient computer skills are a must.
• Ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced and high part volume environment.
• Working knowledge of precision measurement instruments and gauges.
• Skill sets and capabilities; thermal spray experience, CNC machining, tool and die design / manufacture, CMM programming.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 25 / 50 pounds on an infrequent basis
• The ability to stand for more than 6 hours in a day
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly