Bruce Hofsteadter
Lake City,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Meticulous, well-organized and hardworking painting team member well-versed in working with equipment and vehicles. Coordinate surface preparations and coat applications to maximize finish quality. Efficiently organize supplies and work stations to maintain team readiness for any order.
Excellent maintenance and repair knowledge gained during 3-year Aircraft Paint Technician career. Manage efficient, skilled painting of machinery, equipment and vehicles to achieve performance finishes. Responsible and team-oriented worker dedicated to exceeding expectations.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Paint Technician
HAECO Americas
04.2024 - Current
- Paint aircraft from
- Enhanced aircraft appearance by meticulously applying paint and coatings to various surfaces.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while masking off sensitive equipment and areas during the painting process.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Achieved seamless color matching by accurately mixing paints according to specific formulas.
- Maximized paint adhesion through proper surface preparation techniques such as sanding, cleaning, and priming.
- Masked and protected parts to prevent paint smudges and runoffs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
Aircraft Paint Technician
HQ Aero/Haeco
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepare aircraft for stripping and painting
- Mix and apply paints in various quantities
- Set up and operate various types of paint spraying equipment
- Locate pounce patterns for registration numbers to accomplish a specific task
- Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task
- Use man lift and scissor lift
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Perform work within estimated hours
- Follow all safety procedures and specifications
- Be specifically aware of and in compliance with all environmental guidelines for handling the products associated with the type of work performed
- Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties
- Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner
- Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework
- Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
Owner and Operator
LCC Customs
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Create damage reports, prepare repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
- Performed maintenance in the shop as well as on equipment
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from paint
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job
- Input and maintain all records, estimates, business software, client data and marketing
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decision making.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Painter
DentWizard
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Walk dealership lots, create estimates, and propose work
- Prime and paint small repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from paint
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job
- Input and maintain all records
- Provide excellent customer service.
Aircraft Painter
Internation Aerospace Coatings IAC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepare aircraft for stripping and painting
- Mix and apply paints in various quantities
- Set up and operate various types of paint spraying equipment
- Locate pounce patterns for registration numbers to accomplish a specific task
- Follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task
- Use man lift and scissor lift
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Perform work within estimated hours
- Follow all safety procedures and specifications
- Be specifically aware of and in compliance with all environmental guidelines for handling the products associated with the type of work performed
- Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties
- Use and operate ground support equipment, as applicable and if qualified, in a safe manner
- Work with little or no supervision and accomplish assignments with little or no rework
- Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Minimized paint waste and overspray by utilizing proper spray gun techniques and equipment settings.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Facilitated a safe working environment by adhering to proper personal protective equipment procedures while handling hazardous materials or operating equipment.
Material Handler/Painter
RDI Corporation
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Handled all material for the building
- Received all incoming shipments
- Make sure all materials get to right departments and are processed
- Prepped and Painted large machinery.
Property Manager
Ridgebrook Holdings Inc
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas
- Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance
- Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of residential and commercial properties
- Market vacant space to prospective tenants, leasing agents, advertising, or other methods
- Direct and supervise workers
- Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Shop Supervisor
D & B Custom Auto
09.2012 - 03.2014
- Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
- Performed maintenance in the shop as well as on equipment
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from paint
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Painter
B & A Auto Fitness
05.2005 - 03.2012
- Follow supervisor's instructions as to which parts to restore and replace and how much time the job should take
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from paint
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders
- Prep and paint sheet metal.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
Education
Associate's - Construction Management
John A. Logan College
Carbondale, IL01.2002
High School Diploma - Leadership
Lyons Township High School
La Grange, IL01.1999
Skills
- Aviation Regulations Compliance
- Touch-up painting
- Surface Inspection
- Chemical Handling
- Protective Coating Application
- Spray Gun Operation
- Paint Mixing Techniques
- Epoxy Primer Application
- Hand Sanding Techniques
- Detail-oriented painting
- Decal Application
- Aircraft Surface Preparation
- Technical documentation understanding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Hand tool use
- Paint mixing
- Equipment Operation
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Color Matching
- Color mixing
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Preparation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- [Equipment] operation
- Defect Correction
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Surface Preparation
- Safety Procedures
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Paint Thickness Measurement
- Environmental Safety Procedures
Certification
- Defleet Evolution Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Collision Repair & Refinish Certification
- ASE Certified Collision Repair Estimator
- ASE Collison Repair Technician
- Food Handler Certification
Temporary Airman Certificate Date of Issuance 7/16/24 Pending
- Certificate Privileges of 14 CFR Section 65.103 Valid for Aircraft Painting and Refinishing Technician while employed at Haeco America Airframe Services LLC. Greensboro, NC., Lake City, FL.
- CMU Participating Repair Stations: Haeco Americas LLC. Certificate Numbers: TIPR33K, DU4R14M
Timeline
Aircraft Paint Technician
HAECO Americas
04.2024 - Current
Aircraft Paint Technician
HQ Aero/Haeco
11.2023 - 04.2024
Owner and Operator
LCC Customs
03.2020 - 03.2023
Painter
DentWizard
10.2019 - 03.2020
Aircraft Painter
Internation Aerospace Coatings IAC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Material Handler/Painter
RDI Corporation
03.2016 - 03.2019
Property Manager
Ridgebrook Holdings Inc
03.2014 - 03.2016
Shop Supervisor
D & B Custom Auto
09.2012 - 03.2014
Painter
B & A Auto Fitness
05.2005 - 03.2012
Associate's - Construction Management
John A. Logan College
High School Diploma - Leadership
Lyons Township High School
- Defleet Evolution Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Collision Repair & Refinish Certification
- ASE Certified Collision Repair Estimator
- ASE Collison Repair Technician
- Food Handler Certification
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