Aircraft Painter

Job Description:

Job Title: Aircraft Painter
Location: Stansted
Employment Type: Permanent
Shifts: Monday – Friday 08:00- 16:30

Benefits: 

Annual Profit Share Scheme
Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
29 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Nationally recognised Training provided and career development opportunities
Company Uniform Provided and all necessary PPE
Employee Assistance Programme

About the Role

The Aircraft Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and finishing aircraft surfaces in accordance with aviation industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting
Mix paints and coatings to required specifications
Apply paint using spray guns and other specialised equipment
Inspect finished surfaces to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with standards
Perform touch-ups and repainting as required
Carrying out the re-sealing of panels removed during maintenance
Remove old paint and corrosion safely and effectively
Maintain accurate records of materials used and work completed

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in aircraft painting or industrial painting (aviation experience preferred)
Knowledge of painting techniques, coatings, and finishing processes
Familiarity with aviation regulations and safety standards
Ability to use spray painting equipment and surface preparation tools
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support
Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Placements across the globe
Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents 

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

GDPR 

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Job Ident #: 74556

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/

As a trusted provider of global aviation manpower and talent services, we are responsible for supplying more than 1200 highly skilled engineers every week. We have airline, MRO and manufacturing clients all over the globe.

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Job Info

Location

Stansted, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

JMC Aviation

Unit 1003
1243 Islington Ave
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y9 Canada
www.jmc-aviation.com/north-america/