Jorge Hernandez
Atlanta,MI
Summary
Adaptable Lead Painter with proven track record of completing jobs on time and under budget. Focused leader willing to give clear, concise directions to others. Proficient in mixing and using epoxy primer, anti static, conductive coating, low observable coating, urethane, and waterborne paint. Over 25 years experience with chemicals, coatings, paint and leadership on corporate, commercial and military aircraft.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter Finisher
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
04.2023 - Current
- Prepped surface for chemical application.
- Met exacting tolerances and specs when sanding and applying chemicals and paint coating build up.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used HVLP, pressure pots and air assisted paint guns.
Aircraft Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Followed Maintenance Manuals to strip, prep, apply chem film, prime, paint aircraft aluminum, titanium, composite, and stainless steel to meet manufacture specs and quality expectations.
- Spot repaired composite using anti-static, special coatings and conductive coatings.
- Removed coatings and repaired radomes with low observable coating.
- Used DA sanders, board files, sealant guns, electrostatic and HVLP paint guns, and buffers.
- Followed blue print for design, color requirements, and material specification.
Aircraft Painter
Aerotech Aerospace
11.2012 - 01.2017
- Chemical stripped and sanded to remove paint and coatings from aircraft.
- Masked to protect as required by service repair manuals and blue prints.
- Applied chemical etch and alodine.
- Applied coating stack ups on radome and composites.
- Laid-out and painted stripes, stencils and markings.
- Removed imperfections and polished as needed.
Aircraft Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
06.2006 - 11.2006
- All aspect's of stripping and refurbishment of corporate aircraft exterior.
- Worked with a paint team to delivery the aircraft on time, to spec, and meeting the customers expectations.
Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
03.2000 - 03.2006
- Stripped, applied chemicals, prepped, primed, painted, and detailed aircraft.
Skills
- Maintenance Manual, Repair Manual, Manufacture Specs, and Quality control standards
- HVLP, Pressure Pot, Electrostatic Spray gun operation and cleaning
- Blueprint interpretation
- Paint mixing and color matching expertise
- Effective time management
- Leadership and team motivation
- Proficient using Pumps, DA sanders, buffers, grinders, sealant guns
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aircraft Painter Finisher
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
04.2023 - Current
Aircraft Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
03.2017 - 03.2023
Aircraft Painter
Aerotech Aerospace
11.2012 - 01.2017
Aircraft Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
06.2006 - 11.2006
Painter
Bombardier Aerospace
03.2000 - 03.2006