Aircraft Painter

AAA USA
  • Wichita, Kansas
  • $35–$40
  • Quick Apply
10 days ago

Job Description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Little Rock, AR.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Overtime Opportunities.
  • Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
  • Relocation Assistance Available.
  • Referral Programs.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
  • 401(k) with Company Match.
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Essential Functions:
  • Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
  • Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
  • Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
  • Match paint colors and finishes to required specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
  • Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
  • Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
  • Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
  • Support production schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

Requirements:
  • Aircraft painting or aerospace painting experience required.
  • Experience operating industrial spray guns and paint application equipment.
  • Ability to prepare, mask, prime, and paint aircraft structures and components.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
  • Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and surface finishes with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWichita, Kansas
Salary$35–$40

Skills

  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Environmental Regulationsunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Scaffoldingunmatched
  • Surface Preparation and Characterizationunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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