Aircraft Technician, Paint Prep

Job Description

Job Description

Launch Your Aerospace Career as an Aircraft Paint Prep Technician! 

Join PDS Tech Commercial and Help Deliver Excellence in Aviation 

Location: Columbus, MS | Payrate: $30/hour 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aerospace industry innovator to hire a skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Paint Prep Technician .  If you take pride in precision work, enjoy hands-on projects, and want to contribute to aircraft quality and performance, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing aviation team. 

In this contract role, you’ll play a critical part in the aircraft finishing process by preparing surfaces for paint and primer applications while helping maintain the highest standards of safety, craftsmanship, and quality. 

 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

As an Aircraft Paint Prep Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

• Surface Preparation : Sanding, masking, filling, and washing aircraft surfaces to prepare them for painting. 

• Taping : Ensuring precise taping of components to ensure paint is applied only where required. 

• Cleanliness & Organization : Keeping the workspace tidy and organized, while adhering to cleanliness standards as directed by leads and supervisors. 

• Efficient Work Practices : Maintaining minimal scrap levels while ensuring the highest quality output. 

• Collaboration : Working closely with team members to ensure seamless and efficient operations in the paint prep process. 

What You Bring to the Role:  

Required Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 6 months of related experience in surface preparation or painting in industrial, automotive, or aviation industries. 

• Ability to follow directives for surface preparation and layout taping. 

• Basic physical abilities to perform lifting, carrying, and maneuvering tools and equipment (up to 30lbs/14kgs). 

• Must be able to work with various office and production equipment, including hydraulic lifts, and operate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Aviation-related paint experience is a plus, though not mandatory. 

• A keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality in every task. 

Ready to Take Off?  

If you’re ready to make your mark in the aviation industry and join a team that’s dedicated to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of our Paint team at PDS Tech Commercial. 

Take your career to new heights with us. Apply today!  

 

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.      

Pay Details: $30.00 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 Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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.

\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.