Jason Harkins
Summary
Dedicated Aircraft professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working as a team under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter
Elliot Aviation For Aviation Cosulting Experts Inc
08.2022 - Current
- Chemically stripped and hand cleaned AC surfaces for preparation then applied new paint coatings to the following aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 90, 100, 200; Hawker 750, 800, 900; Challenger 300; Cessna CitationJet CJ's; Embraer Phenom 100, 300;
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and coordination with fellow painters, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
Painter Technician
Constant Aviation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Contract Employee
- MRO facility duties in a FAST paced environment.
- Gulfstream G450's & G650's, Bombardier Challenger 350's, Embraer Legacy 650's and Phenom 300's
- Most aircraft prepared for FLEXJET.
- Prepared and executed mechanical and chemical stripping, etch & alodine.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Primed and Painted using Electrostatic spraying systems.
- Followed each aircraft to detail to wet sand and buff imperfections. Assisted with blending corrections, final sealant and erosion tape applications.
Aircraft Painter 2
Embraer Executive Jets
11.2013 - 02.2021
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Performed ALL duties of surface preparation such as sanding, masking and removal of surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Applied coatings of single stage and/or base coat clear coat aircraft coating systems using HPLV/Electrostatic spray applications on
- Phenom 100/300 - Legacy 450/500 - Praetor 500/600
- Executed exact measurement variables of layout and design of stencil and laser guided graphic packages.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Excelled in performing ALL duties of detailing aircraft for final delivery such as wet sand and buff, blending paint imperfections and touch up.
- Obtained status of Booth Captain to help facilitate daily duties given to the team by leads and supervisors.
- Helped new employees obtain skills to perform their duties critical to team performance.
Surface Technician
Surface Appeal
03.2003 - 10.2013
- Surface repairs in existing and new construction homes
- Fabrication and repairing damaged surfaces such as acrylic, gelcoat and porcelain showers and bathtub units as well as Formica, Corian and marble countertops
- Fiberglass support and fabrication repairs using polyester and epoxy resins in factory units before initial shipments
- Blend, wet sand & buff ALL in home surface imperfections to customer satisfaction
Education
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School
Apopka, FLAssociate of Science - Graphic Design
Valencia College
Orlando, FL08.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Training and Development
- Flexible, Adaptable and Dependable
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Elliot Aviation For Aviation Cosulting Experts Inc
08.2022 - Current
Painter Technician
Constant Aviation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Aircraft Painter 2
Embraer Executive Jets
11.2013 - 02.2021
Surface Technician
Surface Appeal
03.2003 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Apopka High School
Associate of Science - Graphic Design
Valencia College