Aircraft Painter

Job Title
Aircraft Painter
Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Job Description Summary

Aircraft Painters play a critical role in delivering high-quality finishes on aircraft parts and completed aircraft exteriors. This position is responsible for surface preparation, paint application, and maintaining a safe and organized paint environment, ensuring all work meets strict design, quality, and aerospace industry standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, with a strong focus on paint booth operations and compliance with safety regulations
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoat paints in accordance with manufacturer specifications and technical data sheets
• Prepare parts for paint application, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface treatment
• Load, unload, plug, and mask aircraft components to protect critical surfaces and ensure proper coating application
• Apply primers and topcoats using spray equipment, ensuring uniform coverage and proper thickness
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, or inconsistencies and perform touch-ups or rework as needed
• Read and interpret job travelers, engineering drawings, and work instructions to ensure compliance with Type Design and quality requirements
• Verify proper curing processes and environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for paint applications
• Clean, inspect, and maintain spray guns, hoses, booths, and other painting equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Accurately document work performed, including materials used, batch numbers, and inspection results
• Communicate the status of work-in-progress and expedited parts to downstream teams to support production flow and scheduling
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes
• Follow all FAA, OSHA, and company safety and quality standards
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and Six Sigma methodologies, to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within paint processes and workflow

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace or automotive painting
• Aerospace painting experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with FAA standards and aircraft coatings
• Strong knowledge of paint systems, surface preparation techniques, and coating application methods
• Experience working with technical specifications, job travelers, and engineering drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications for documentation and communication
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate ratios for paint mixing and work with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality work
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accurately track and manage alphanumeric data and production documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Six Sigma) preferred
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physically demanding tasks as required in a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed to meet production deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Overtime opportunities available.
• Comprehensive health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 12- Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Vanpool transportation available from Bonners Ferry and Coeur d'Alene

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Valid driver's license required.
• U.S. work authorization required.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.