Aircraft Painter

Paint the Future of Flight: Join a Premier Aviation Team as an Aircraft Painter
Aircraft Painter

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aviation Industry

Location: Wichita, KS
Pay Rate: $46.43 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Must be able to work any shift (likely 2nd Shift)
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant | Contract

Your Craftsmanship. Your Impact. Your Future.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to support one of the aviation industry's most respected organizations in Wichita, Kansas. If you take pride in precision, quality, and creating flawless finishes, this is your opportunity to apply your expertise on world-class aerospace products.

In this role, you'll help ensure aircraft components meet the highest standards of appearance, durability, and performance. Your work will directly contribute to the quality and reliability of aircraft that help connect people and businesses around the globe.

What You'll Do

As an Aircraft Painter, you'll perform a variety of specialized paint and finishing operations on aerospace components and assemblies, including:

• Apply aerospace primers, topcoats, and specialty finishes to simple and complex aircraft structures
• Paint aircraft sections, cargo components, and doors, including work on 787 programs
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, and removing contaminants such as grease, dirt, rust, and old coatings
• Mix paints and coatings to exact specifications and color requirements
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, schematics, and planning documents
• Select proper paint applications and coating methods based on engineering requirements
• Conduct touch-ups, rework, modifications, and product changes as required
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify coating quality and compliance
• Perform self-inspections on in-process and completed work
• Complete daily air quality logs and maintain painting documentation
• Conduct routine maintenance on paint guns, sprayers, and related equipment
• Move products through manufacturing processes and support workflow efficiency
• Train and assist team members as needed
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of respirators, protective suits, gloves, safety eyewear, and other PPE
• Ensure compliance with BAC, OSHA, customer specifications, and other regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

We're looking for skilled professionals who bring:

• At least 5 years of aircraft painting experience
• Mid-level to senior-level aerospace painting expertise
• Experience applying aerospace paints, primers, and finish coatings
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Strong color-matching capabilities and the ability to distinguish subtle variations in color, shade, and brightness
• Experience operating paint guns, spray equipment, power tools, and measuring instruments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE
• Flexibility to work any shift as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal candidates may also possess:

• Experience supporting Boeing 787 programs
• Background painting aircraft fuselage sections, cargo components, and doors
• Aerospace manufacturing experience in a production environment
• Experience performing inspections and quality verification of painted surfaces
• Familiarity with aircraft coating specifications and aerospace standards

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that make a difference. When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
What You'll Gain:

• Competitive pay at $46.43 per hour
• Opportunity to work alongside a leading aviation manufacturer
• Experience on high-profile aerospace programs
• A safety-first environment that values quality and precision
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
• Supportive recruiting and employee care teams focused on your success
• The chance to contribute to products that help shape the future of aviation

If you're passionate about craftsmanship and take pride in delivering exceptional results, you'll find a rewarding opportunity here.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Your expertise can help create aircraft that meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and reliability.

Apply today and bring your aircraft painting skills to a team where precision matters, quality is valued, and every finish helps keep aviation moving forward.

Pay Details: $46.43 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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