Aircraft Paint Prep Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

Launch Your Career on the Aircraft Paint Floor  

Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $19.29/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (5am - 3:30pm) 

 

Start Where Aerospace Takes Flight  

PDS Tech Commercia l is partnering with a premier aerospace manufacturer to hire an Aircraft Prep Trainee ready to build a career in aircraft finishing and painting. This is a hands-on training role where you’ll work alongside experienced technicians to prepare aircraft for primer and paint—contributing directly to the quality, safety, and appearance of world-class aircraft. 

If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn a skilled trade, this is your chance to get started in aerospace. 

 

What You’ll Do Day to Day  

As an Aircraft Prep Trainee, you’ll support the aircraft painting process from start to finish, including: 

• Assisting with preparation of aircraft exterior surfaces for primer and topcoat application 

• Masking windows, probes, antennas, and protected areas using approved materials 

• Sanding and washing aircraft surfaces as directed 

• Assisting with and applying corrosion-preventative materials 

• Applying primer and sanding surfacer to aircraft 

• Using hand and power tools to sand primer and surfacer in preparation for base coat 

• Protecting aircraft interiors using proper PTP procedures 

• Following all safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards and wearing required PPE 

• Properly caring for shop tools and equipment 

• Complying with paint shop standard practices 

• Performing additional duties as assigned 

 

Required Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or GED  

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English  

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation  

• Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test for respirator certification 

• Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials involved in aircraft painting 

• Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small or confined spaces, perform close-tolerance work, and lift up to 40 lbs  

• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship 

 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Paint experience in a technical, manufacturing, or trade school environment  

• Completion of a technical certificate in paint and refinishing  

• Participation in a youth apprenticeship program (current year or recent) 

• Prior experience working in a regulated or industrial environment 

 

Ready to Take Off?  

If you’re motivated to learn, ready to work with your hands, and excited about building aircraft that fly around the world, we want to hear from you. 
Apply today and start your aerospace career with PDS Tech Commercial—where training, teamwork, and craftsmanship come together. 

Pay Details: $19.29 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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\nCompany Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.

Company Description

Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.\r\n\r\nToday, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.