Aircraft Painter A

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Aircraft Painter A San Antonio, TX Posted: 10/15/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226786

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

52

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter A, in San Antonio, TX. Job ID#226786

Job Description:

San Antonio Manufacturing Center is seeking a career level painter for their C-17 Emergent Paint Center. In this role the individual work assignments that will require them to mix paint, work with chemicals and all the preparation work required to prep the parts for paint application. This position will require them to work closely with other team members so the ability to work with others and share responsibilities is a desired attribute. This position will also require the ability to search and read the specifications in the DPS, engineering drawings to complete assignments given.

Position Responsibilities:

The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper.

Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

3-5+ years' experience in the position responsibilities listed above

3-5+ years' hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Ability to work rotating shift

C-17 experience

3-5+ years' experience working on military and commercial platforms

3-5+ years' experience working with hazardous chemicals

This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D.

Ability to perform the following physical requirements:

• The candidate must be able to ascend and descend vertical work ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift loads of approximately 35 pounds.

• Exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms

• Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required.

• Pass visual acuity and color perception tests

• Read, write, and comprehend the English language

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material

• Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities

• Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation

• On occasion, a 2-person lift may be necessary for weights greater than 50 lbs

• Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs)

• Frequent walking on flat surfaces

• Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces

• Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces

• Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands

• Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls for an extended period of time

• Occasional contact with metals

• Frequent exposure to noise

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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