Aircraft Painter

Aaa Usa•Wichita, KS

11h

About The Position

The Aircraft Painter prepares aircraft parts, assemblies, structures, and components for painting; mixes and applies primers, sealants, coatings, and finish paints; and verifies that finished work meets engineering specifications and aerospace quality standards. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents, as well as performing touch-ups, rework, repairs, and inspections. The painter also maintains painting equipment and handles paint-related materials according to company procedures and environmental regulations. The position requires willingness to travel or temporarily relocate to Little Rock, Arkansas, or Kinston, North Carolina. The employee must be willing and able to work any shift and work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders. The role supports production schedules while complying with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

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 with a high level of accuracy.
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 through cleaning, sanding, masking, and 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 required specifications and ensure coating consistency and quality.
Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
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 in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
Support production schedules while complying with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.