Exterior Finisher in Training - Weekend Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Aircraft Exterior Finisher in training is responsible for learning the various tasks that prepare and complete the aircraft for delivery. These include prepping the aircraft for painting, applying primer, and sanding surfaces. After the painting process, the finisher sands, buffs, and polishes the aircraft to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish. Other duties involve applying cosmetic sealants, installing vinyl stripes, handling minor assembly, and performing final detailing to ensure the aircraft meets both quality standards and customer expectations.

Two targeted promotions within your first year if starting at the Training Rate (TR).

$3K Sign-on eligible until further notice.

Schedule : This is a weekend shift position Fri-Sun; 5 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM; 12% Shift Differential. Overtime as required

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Level TR Technicians utilize experience, education, and training to ensure proficiency in one of the primary areas in the Painting area and must master an area after moving into another process area.
• Surface Preparation : Prep aircraft surfaces for paint by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion and a smooth finish.
• Primer Application : Apply primer to aircraft surfaces as part of the preparation process, ensuring even coverage and surface readiness for paint.
• Post-Paint Finishing : Sand, buff, and polish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality, smooth finish that meets visual standards.
• Cosmetic Sealant Application : Apply cosmetic sealants to aircraft surfaces for protection and aesthetic enhancement.
• Vinyl Stripes Installation : Install vinyl stripes on the aircraft, ensuring precise alignment and a professional appearance.
• Assembly : Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required by the engineering drawings.
• Detailing : Perform final detailing, including cleaning and inspecting aircraft to ensure it meets all quality standards after customer delivery.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus offers the following competitive benefit options :

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.