Aircraft Painter

Daher • Sandpoint, ID

23h • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter prepares, primes, paints, refinishes, and inspects aircraft structures, components, and completed aircraft in accordance with engineering specifications, manufacturer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The role protects aircraft surfaces from corrosion while producing high-quality cosmetic finishes that meet aerospace industry standards. The Aircraft Painter works independently and collaboratively to support production schedules, quality objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho site manufactures and supports the hand-built Kodiak aircraft family. Its activities include final assembly, painting, inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, as well as aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of industrial painting experience.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, surface treatment, masking, and coating application techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience operating spray equipment and performing paint-mixing calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous materials, chemicals, and respiratory protection equipment.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and production tracking.
• Ability to meet physical demands associated with manufacturing and aircraft painting environments.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of aircraft painting or similar experience.
• Experience with aerospace polyurethane, epoxy, and specialty coating systems.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, aerospace manufacturing standards, and corrosion control practices.
• Previous experience in aircraft manufacturing, MRO, defense, or an aerospace environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience working with composite materials and structures.
• Knowledge and use of static guns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft, components, and assemblies for paint application through cleaning, sanding, scuffing, stripping, masking, and other surface preparation.
• Mix primers, catalysts, reducers, sealants, and topcoat materials according to manufacturer specifications and technical data sheets.
• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, specialty coatings, and protective finishes using approved spray equipment and techniques.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, fish eyes, orange peel, contamination, and inconsistent coverage.
• Perform touch-up, rework, polishing, and refinishing to meet quality requirements.
• Apply aircraft striping, registration markings, decals, placards, and customer-specific paint schemes.
• Verify coating thickness, finish quality, and compliance with engineering specifications and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, travelers, and paint specifications.
• Perform corrosion prevention and treatment activities as required.
• Maintain paint booths, spray equipment, respirators, and related tools in clean, serviceable condition.
• Document materials used, work completed, inspections performed, and production status accurately.
• Follow FAA, OSHA, EPA, environmental, safety, and quality requirements.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Production teams to meet customer and production objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED