Aircraft Painter

Aerospace Coatings & Surface Preparation

Jacksonville, FL

$25.10 - $29.28/Hour

We are seeking an Aircraft Painter – Aerospace Coatings & Surface Preparation to support aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and refurbishment operations. This role is responsible for preparing aircraft surfaces, removing and applying aircraft paint coatings, primers, adhesives, sealants, and spanings while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards and production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare aircraft exterior surfaces for painting, coating, and finishing operations.
• Remove existing paint coatings, adhesives, sealants, and surface contaminants using approved methods and materials.
• Perform surface preparation activities including cleaning, masking, sanding, and inspection prior to paint application.
• Apply primers, paints, coatings, and finishes to aircraft structures and components in accordance with engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Create and utilize patterns and layouts for aircraft spanings, decals, and exterior identification graphics.
• Apply aircraft finishes, stencils, and external spanings to aircraft assemblies and sections.
• Inspect painted surfaces to verify quality, coverage, finish consistency, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures related to paint and coating operations.
• Support aircraft production, modification, maintenance, and refurbishment activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship required by Federal Law.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related aerospace, aviation, industrial painting, or manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience applying and removing aircraft paint coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
• Experience preparing surfaces for paint application, including masking, sanding, cleaning, and finishing.
• Knowledge of aircraft painting processes, materials, coatings, primers, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, technical documentation, and production specifications.
• Experience using painting tools, spray equipment, and surface preparation equipment.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, maintenance, or hangar environments while adhering to safety requirements.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, including vocational school or associate degree training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace, aviation, or military aircraft painting experience.
• Experience with aircraft refinishing, depot maintenance, or aircraft modification programs.
• Knowledge of aerospace coating systems and corrosion prevention processes.
• Experience working in FAA-regulated, aerospace manufacturing, or defense industry environments.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”