Aircraft Painter

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and painting aircraft wings and structural components. Duties include reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and paint specifications; preparing aircraft wing surfaces for painting; applying chemical paint strippers and removing coatings; masking, unmasking, and re-masking aircraft components; applying fillers, sealants, and Alodine treatments; mixing and applying primers, base coats, and topcoats; performing paint touch-ups and cosmetic repairs; inspecting painted surfaces for defects; and completing any required rework.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and paint specifications to determine required tasks.
• Prepare aircraft wing surfaces for painting by cleaning, stripping, sanding, grinding, buffing, and masking.
• Apply chemical paint strippers and remove coatings using approved methods and equipment.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask aircraft components to protect sensitive surfaces during the painting process.
• Apply fillers, sealants, and Alodine treatments as required prior to painting.
• Mix and apply primers, base coats, and topcoats using spray equipment in accordance with aerospace specifications.
• Perform paint touch-ups and cosmetic repairs to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and complete any required rework.
• Document completed work in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and hazardous materials.
• Absorb and assist with moving aircraft and supporting production activities as needed.
• Maintain painting equipment and ensure a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of aircraft painting experience in an aerospace manufacturing or MRO environment.
• Experience preparing and painting aircraft wings, wing assemblies, or structural aircraft components.
• Experience with: Surface preparation, Chemical paint stripping, Sanding, grinding, and buffing, Masking and demasking, Primer and topcoat application, Alodine application, Paint touch-ups and finishing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and customer specifications.
• Experience operating spray equipment and painting tools.
• Ability to operate powered lifts and work at heights when required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Required Skills: Aircraft Painting, Aircraft Wing Painting, Surface Preparation, Chemical Paint Stripping, Masking & Demasking, Sanding & Buffing, Alodine Application, Primer & Topcoat Application, Aerospace Coatings, Engineering Drawing Interpretation, Quality Inspection, Safety & OSHA Compliance.