Aircraft Painter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, vocational training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aerospace, automotive, marine, industrial, or general painting environments.
• Experience with spray painting and multi-stage paint processes such as base coat/clear coat applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience working at heights and using fall protection equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Fall Protection Certification in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work any assigned shift, including overtime.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, fall protection gear, safety equipment, and protective masks.
• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of aerospace or aircraft paint experience.
• Experience painting large-scale aircraft or aerospace structures.
• Experience with aircraft exterior finishing, markings, and livery applications.
• Knowledge of: Adhesives, sealants, primers, and organic chemical processing
• Knowledge of: Polymers and composite materials
• Knowledge of: Surface preparation and coating applications
• Knowledge of: Aerospace manufacturing shop processes and safety standards
• Previous Boeing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft exterior surfaces for paint application, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface treatment.
• Verify aircraft and components are properly prepared for exterior finishing processes.
• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, markings, and decorative finishes to aircraft sections.
• Perform layout work and create patterns as required for customer paint schemes and aircraft liveries.
• Execute multi-stage paint processes using compressed air spray equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and process instructions.
• Perform color matching and paint formulation activities to ensure finish accuracy and quality compliance.
• Handle adhesives, sealants, solvents, coatings, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow shop processes and manufacturing standards related to FOD prevention, material handling, calibration, ESD, and workplace safety.
• Work from elevated platforms and utilize required fall protection equipment.
• Attend and successfully complete required training and certification programs.
• Support any assigned shift, including overtime, based on business needs.

Benefits

• medical and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) plan