The Aircraft Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing aircraft and aircraft components in a maintenance and overhaul environment. This role ensures high-quality exterior and interior paint finishes while adhering to technical specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate has experience with aviation coatings and takes pride in clean, precise work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, stripping, masking, and priming
Apply aviation coatings such as primers, base coats, clear coats, epoxies, and sealants
Operate spray guns, paint booths, curing equipment, and related tools
Perform paint touch-ups, defect correction, and finish work as required
Follow technical data, work instructions, and safety procedures
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations
Inspect finished work to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Coordinate with other maintenance and production teams to meet schedules
Requirements 3+ years of aircraft painting experience required.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and work instructions
Familiarity with aviation coatings, materials, and surface prep processes
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Miscellaneous Ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb, and crawl for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 25 lbsAbility to wear PPE including respirators and protective suits
About Our Client Our client is a full-service aircraft maintenance and paint provider operating large hangar facilities in Salina, KS and Sioux City, IA. They support commercial aircraft programs in a high-volume MRO environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production efficiency. The organization offers a stable, team-oriented workplace with modern facilities and consistent workloads, providing skilled aviation professionals the opportunity to work on large-scale projects and grow long-term within the operation.
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We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the APA Services family give us a call at (817) 529-4000
Thanks for taking the time to apply and we look forward to working with you soon.
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