Paint Technician

Job Purpose
At Aircraft Appearance Centre, we elevate your aircraft's look with expert livery, precision paintwork, and impeccable interior finishes. Our advanced paint facility boasts a fully automated, climate-controlled hangar that accommodates aircraft up to the Airbus A380.

From stunning exterior designs to flawless interior detailing, our skilled team ensures your aircraft stands out with exceptional quality and precision. Trust Aircraft Appearance Centre to make every flight a visual masterpiece.

Paint Technician is responsible to restore the exterior finish of the aircraft by masking, de-painting, abrading and reapplying the finishing / polishing, in accordance with the engineering work sheets, paint manufacturer's data sheets and application of company livery from engineering drawings.

In This Role You Will

• To be accountable for the correct masking, stripping, abrading, applying finishing and positioning of the Airlines livery and markings. Must be able to apply aerodynamic sealants to produce a smooth and aerodynamic finish as per the AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual), SRM (Structure Repair Manual) and CRM (Component Repair Manual).
• Application of coatings, monitoring the paint pumps and products during operation so as to have a continuous flow of work. Operate the Tele-platforms and other ground equipment.
• Responsible for post aircraft painting tasks to ensure all tools and equipment masking materials are removed from the aircraft and ensuring tele-platforms, stands and access equipment are clear and clean in preparation for the next input.
• To adjust and clean equipment and tools used in the restoration of aircraft finishing and materials to achieve an excellent overall finish.
• To be responsible for the correct procedures of stripping, abrading, masking, and application of finishing on aircraft components in the paint shop e.g. wheels & brakes and aircraft interior panels, plus minor re-work by applying the filler and abrading to these panels to obtain an excellent top coat appearance.
• To carry out tasks during the A & C checks in-situ (on the job) where paint work is needed to the correct rectification procedure and apply the correct Install Commercial Campaigns Decals, as required by the airline.
• Sign for tasks, actions on formal documentations verifying that work has been carried out in accordance with airworthiness standards.
• To maintain an effective and continuous communication with various levels of staff in the Paint Hangar to be able to achieve the task on hand and department objectives.

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Higher National Diploma or Apprenticeship in Engineering, Automotive or a related industry or equivalent training with a reputable airline, approved maintenance organisation or Air Force.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering / aircraft component refinishing.
• Must have knowledge of maintenance safety, human factors and general aircraft engineering practices.
• Must have knowledge of aircraft manuals, engineering drawings pertaining to rework, paint finishes and application of markings.
• Must have knowledge of different coating systems with their relevant data sheets in the areas of mixing, induction times, viscosity and the application thereof.

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

PSMP role: Yes

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it's like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website