Aircraft Painter

Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing and painting aircraft and aircraft components for rotary-wing programs, including UH-60, SH-60, CH-47, and AH-64 platforms. You will perform detailed surface preparation, apply specialized coatings, and ensure high-quality Class A finishes using a variety of painting tools and techniques in a controlled paint booth environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces and components for painting, including cleaning, masking, sanding, and general paint prep work.

• Apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, and other coatings to aircraft and parts using brushes, rollers, conventional spray guns, and HVLP spray guns.

• Coat rotary-wing aircraft such as UH-60, SH-60, CH-47, and AH-64, ensuring consistent coverage and high-quality finishes.

• Perform Class A finishing and shooting to achieve precise, smooth, and visually consistent paint surfaces.

• Remove old paint and coatings from aircraft and parts using liquid paint removers, scrapers, and media blasting/stripping techniques.

• Read and interpret blueprints and layouts to follow specifications for paint schemes, markings, and coating requirements.

• Use pot systems and other paint delivery equipment safely and effectively to mix and apply coatings.

• Conduct bead or media blasting operations when needed to prepare surfaces and remove corrosion or existing finishes.

• Inspect completed work for quality, adherence to specifications, and proper curing, making touch-ups or corrections as required.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures within the paint booth and facility.

• Work cooperatively with team members and leads to meet production schedules and support multiple aircraft programs.

• Remain flexible to work on either 1st or 2nd shift as assigned, and support overtime and weekend work when needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience painting aircraft.

• Hands-on paint preparation experience, including cleaning, masking, sanding, and surface conditioning.

• Ability to use rollers, brushes, and spray guns, including conventional spray guns and HVLP spray guns.

• Experience with HVLP systems and pot system paint equipment.

• Media blasting or stripping experience for paint removal and surface preparation.

• Proficiency in aircraft painting, particularly rotary-wing aircraft paint processes.

• Ability to perform Class A finishing and shooting to achieve high-quality surfaces.

• Blueprint reading skills for layouts and paint specifications.

• Willingness to work 1st or 2nd shift, with flexibility considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Strong attention to detail in documenting work experience and education.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.