Aircraft Paint Technician

About the role

The Aircraft Paint Technician is responsible for assessing and repairing paint damage on Etihad's fleet, ensuring compliance with GCAA CAR 145 approvals and OEM specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Assess reported paint damages and execute repairs according to OEM instructions and approved manuals.
• Review manuals such as SRM, AMM, CMM, and TCDS for damage assessment, repair procedures, and material identification.
• Provide Aircraft Engineers with detailed information on paint defects and repair conditions.
• Document all work performed for shift handover to maintain continuity.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and adhere to company policies and safety procedures.

Required profile

• High School Certificate or equivalent; formal basic aircraft maintenance training is preferable.
• Minimum five years of experience in an aviation environment, including at least three years of aircraft painting experience.
• Proficiency in painting both composite and metallic aircraft structures.

Required skills

• Aircraft painting techniques
• Composite structure painting
• Metallic structure painting
• Interpretation of OEM manuals and specifications