Aircraft Prep Technician

Paradigm Aerospace Corp

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Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

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PERMANENT

Updated 08/31/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Paint Preparation Technician is responsible to effectively prepare aircraft body parts for paint completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mixes and applies fillers to aircraft parts and fuselage

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated

Sand primers and/or fillers on aircraft parts and fuselage

Sand and buff completed paint scheme on aircraft parts and fuselage

Disassemble parts from aircraft for masking of stripes

Ensure all tags are properly filled out and attached to respective parts

Preparation parts and paint per customer's specifications

Complete tasks assigned by direct supervisor

SUPERVISED POSITIONS

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(KSA)

Attention to detail is a must

Reliability

Possess work ethics of honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintain safe and compliant aircraft

Consistently produce quality work setting high standards, team player, good attitude, and be company oriented

Must be able to pass the OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation, pre-employment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required

Entry-level experience

Paint and body experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Pro-longed sitting and standing as well as walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and kneeling

Frequent use of hands and wrists

Climbing heights on various equipment

Lifting up to 50 or more pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor shop

Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible

Moderate to loud noise level

Light machinery is used

WORK STATUS, SCHEDULE, TRAVEL

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Various schedules available

Overtime necessary depending on workload

Some travel may be required

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & STD Insurance offered to employee & family (Dental, Vision, Life & STD paid at 100% by PAC) (if medical insurance is declined, employee will receive $5,000 stipend per year) | Long Term Disability insurance premiums offered at a minimal charge; 401K = PAC will make matching contributions of 75% of salary deferrals on contributions of up to 7% of gross salary | Paid vacation (from 5 to 15 days annually depending on length of employment) | Sick leave = 6 days per year | Paid Holidays = 7 | Tuition assistance available

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