Aircraft Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Wichita, KS.

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Job Summary:
Responsible for the spray application of multiple aerospace coatings on a variety of substrates, ranging from simple to complex configurations. This role includes preparation, application, inspection, and maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality finishes that meet engineering and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, and specialty finishes to composite and metallic surfaces per engineering specifications.
• Perform surface preparation including masking, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and racking.
• Mix paints to match required color specifications using manual or powered equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Set up and operate spray equipment; perform routine maintenance on paint tools and systems.
• Inspect work using precision measuring tools (e.g., isoscopes, scales) to ensure quality standards.
• Perform rework, touch-ups, and product modifications as required.
• Move materials within the shop and support workflow between operations.
• Maintain daily logs (including air quality checks) prior to paint operations.
• Dispose of waste materials, including hazardous waste, in accordance with regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures including use of PPE (respirators, suits, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with BAC, OSHA, and customer specifications
• Support team members and assist with training lower-level employees.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of aircraft painting experience.
• Experience with spray applications, primer coats, and final finishes.
• Ability to apply stenciling, gloss finishes, and specialty coatings.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and paint mixing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to pass respirator certification and painter skill testing.