Paint Technician

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring Paint Technicians in Wichita, KS to support a global leader in the aviation industry. This role requires bringing your craftsmanship and attention to detail to prepare, treat, and finish aircraft surfaces to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to identify paint preparation and application requirements.
• Prepare hangar and aircraft surfaces by applying safety absorbent, stripping old paint, and cleaning surfaces.
• Assist with positioning and moving aircraft into appropriate bays.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask aircraft to protect windows and other sensitive areas.
• Remove contaminants, sand, grind, buff, and apply putty or sealant as needed.
• Apply Alodine, primers, and paint using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-ups and finishing work to ensure a flawless result.
• Document all tasks per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM).
• Support production, flight test, and other departments as required.
• Assist fellow team members within your area of qualification.

Requirements

• Required: Ability to follow safety and general work requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with aircraft preparation, painting, and finishing (or equivalent industry experience).
• Knowledge of surface prep, masking, and chemical/paint application processes.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• A 401K plan

Pay

• $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate aircraft maintenance and production needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

• To apply, visit www.pdstech.com/careers.

Contact Information

• For more information about the company, visit www.pdstech.com.