Aircraft Painter

Aaa Usa • Greensboro, NC

9h

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter prepares aircraft parts, assemblies, structures, and components for painting, then applies primers, coatings, and finish paints according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements. The role includes interpreting technical documents, matching colors and finishes, completing repairs and inspections, and maintaining painting equipment. The painter must follow production schedules and comply with safety, OSHA, customer, aerospace quality, and environmental standards. Travel or temporary relocation to Little Rock, Arkansas, or Kinston, North Carolina, is required, and the employee must be willing and able to work any shift.

Requirements

• Aircraft painting or aerospace painting experience.
• Experience operating industrial spray guns and paint application equipment.
• Ability to prepare, mask, prime, and paint aircraft structures and components.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and surface finishes accurately.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel or temporarily relocate to Little Rock, AR, or Kinston, NC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and completing surface preparation.
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
• Match paint colors and finishes to specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
• Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as needed.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
• Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials according to company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support production schedules while complying with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term aerospace programs
• Relocation assistance available
• Referral programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed