Aircraft Colors and Coating Application Training

The requirement is for a formal course covering military aircraft paint application. The training shall take place in both a classroom setting and a shop/lab environment. The course shall have a hands on portion that includes physical paint application. Simulated painting is NOT acceptable. Students shall perform physical paint application. Additionally, the contractor shall NOT endorse a specific product during the training course. The training is to include, and each trainee shall be capable of demonstrating the following capabilities at a minimum: recall procedures for surface preparation (conversion coating), primer application (Non-chrome only) MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft), and top coat MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss). These procedures include necessary precautions prior to paint application such as taping off, drop cloth and dry media for spills. understanding of the environmental requirements of paint activities as outlined in the USCG Health Safety Work Life(HSWL) Safe Work Practice Guide (PWS Enclosure 1). Understanding of the properties of MIL PRF 23377 (series) Type 1, Class N (Deft) and MIL PRF 85285 Type IV Class H (gloss) paint and is aware of Federal Color Codes in relation to Coast Guard aircraft paint colors (Enclosure 2). perform paint application techniques and recall common defects for high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP), touch-ups (example: using a pen-like/single use touch up devices), small brush, and roller paint application to include troubleshooting coating discrepancies such as orange peel and runs. recall reasons for choosing which application method based on size of repair area and the geometry of the repair. conduct equipment cleaning and understand the importance of post cleanup in the paint process.