Job Summary:
To assure surfaces of aircraft are smooth and prepared for primer and finish paint application; apply
finishes to a variety of parts, assemblies and/or completed aircraft.
Completions Painter B may be required to perform the duties and essential functions of Completions
Painter C.

Job Responsibilities:
• Performs surface preparation of aircraft prior to painting. Marks areas to be filled. Mixes hardener
and filler. Applies hardener and filler to unfinished areas needing smoothing and contouring.
• Spray primer, paint filler and protective paint on prepared surfaces.
• Prepares plastic or fiberglass parts of aircraft using filler to provide uniform surface for paint
adhesion. Uses painting equipment including brushes and spray guns to perform minor rework,
touchup, priming, finish painting of partial aircraft when not otherwise engaged in paint
preparation duties.
• Refurbishment aircraft – applies chemical paint removers.
• Roughs and finishes aircraft parts using various types of sandpaper and hand sanding machines
to provide surface for paint adhesion and smooth appearance.
• Works from oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Prepares painted surfaces. Spray primers or various paint finishes to parts, assemblies, or
completed aircraft. Uses some judgment in obtaining desired finish. May work under the guidance
and instruction of Completions Painter A and CL-Completions Painter A.
• Professionally applies paint to surface maintaining finish requirements acceptable to shop
supervision and quality control.
• Responsible for the quality of own work.
• Other duties – applying alodine, washing aircraft or sealing a variety of components.

Education:
Requires a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification to
interpret simple drawings, apply basic math and use some measuring instruments. Requires ability to
read, write and follow instructions.

Experience:
Requires a combination of over one year experience in paint preparation and aircraft spray painting or
equivalent experience.