Aircraft Painter: Eglin AFB - Military Veterans
at Amentum
Classification Description
Applies preservative treatments to aircraft, missiles, and support equipment (SE). Paints aircraft, missiles, and SE. Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures. Applies corrosion protective and low observable coatings. Applies aircraft paint schemes and markings. Required to perform assigned tasks within your work center that directly supports necessary functions of this job classification.
Specialty Qualifications
a. Knowledge. Knowledge of corrosion identification, removal, repair, and prevention is mandatory. Knowledge of cleaning metals and the application of protective coatings, low-observable materials, and markings is mandatory. Knowledge of the proper use, mixing and storage of acids, solvents, alcohol, caustics, primers, and paints is mandatory. Knowledge of the proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and materials. Knowledge of MIS (CAMS/IMDS) and desktop computer operations and use is mandatory.
b. Education. Completion of high school with courses in shop mathematics and metalworking or mechanical drawing is desirable. Completion of basic aircraft maintenance course is desirable.
c. Experience. Qualification as Paint Technician is mandatory. A minimum of five years of experience in corrosion identification and removal and applying coatings and markings is mandatory.
Special Certifications and Qualifications required for position
A minimum four (4) years documented maintenance experience on F-15/F-16 Acft within the last ten (10) years aircraft painter/corrosion control experience required. SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.
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Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.