Thermal Spray Operator

Thermal Spray Operator

Location: Orange, California

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 engines. FTAI's propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Thermal Spray Operator performs a full range of thermal spray coating operations in accordance with approved process planning and customer specifications. This role is responsible for ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met in a manufacturing or aerospace repair environment.

Responsibilities:

• Apply thermal spray coatings including HVOF and Arc Spray in accordance with process planning and customer specifications
• Set up, operate, and adjust thermal spray equipment, booths, tooling, and materials with minimal supervision
• Verify that materials, fixtures, and equipment comply with approved process planning and calibration requirements
• Prepare, coat, and route test coupons in accordance with planning requirements and ensure traceability
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately and on time
• Inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications prior to sign-off and transfer to subsequent operations or shipment
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on spray and material feed equipment and identify equipment issues
• Maintain compliance with company safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards
• Communicate production, quality, or safety concerns to supervisors or management
• Assist with cross-functional shop support tasks such as masking, grit blasting, cleanup, inspection, shipping and receiving, and part marking as assigned
• Provide on-the-job training or support to less experienced operators as needed

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of thermal spray experience in a manufacturing or industrial repair environment; aerospace experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand process planning, technical drawings, work instructions, and verbal directions
• Ability to perform accurate measurements using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and related equipment
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and other industrial conditions may occur. Personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection, is required as applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle tools, equipment, and parts
• Ability to see, hear, read, and communicate effectively
• Occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FTAI Aviation Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.