Aircraft Painter – Put Your Skills on Display in the Aviation IndustryTransform Aircraft with Precision, Pride, and CraftsmanshipPDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join a premier aviation partner in Tulsa, OK. This 4-month consultant opportunity is ideal for skilled professionals who take pride in delivering flawless finishes, protecting critical aircraft surfaces, and contributing to the safety and appearance of world-class aircraft.
In this role, your craftsmanship will directly support aircraft readiness, quality standards, and operational excellence. If you have strong technical painting experience and thrive in a fast-paced aerospace environment, this is your chance to make an immediate impact.
What You’ll DoAs an Aircraft Painter, you will perform a wide range of finishing, coating, and processing duties essential to aircraft production and maintenance.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering orders, work instructions, charts, and specifications to determine proper paint and processing methods
- Prepare aircraft parts, assemblies, and surfaces for painting and coating applications
- Set up and operate paint spray equipment for interior, exterior, primer, protective, and finish coats
- Mix, thin, and prepare paints and surfacing materials to exact specifications
- Apply smooth, wrinkle, baked, or specialty finishes while maintaining quality standards
- Perform rework, touch-ups, and corrections as required after inspections or testing
- Operate robotic spray coating equipment, adjusting spray flow, pressure, travel speed, and pattern as needed
- Apply specialty coatings including radar absorptive materials where required
- Operate ovens, furnaces, quenching tanks, and metal processing equipment as needed
- Record production data manually or through computer-based systems
- Maintain safe work practices and ensure tools/equipment remain properly certified
- Assist with training and supporting fellow team members when needed
What You BringRequired Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of Aircraft Painter experience
- Strong experience using spray paint systems, coating equipment, and surface preparation methods
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions
- Comfortable standing for the full 8-hour shift
- Ability to work assigned shifts as needed
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends based on business demands
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing or hangar environment
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with robotic spray coating systems
- Background in aerospace manufacturing or aircraft maintenance environments
- Familiarity with specialty coatings or advanced finishing techniques
- Experience using digital production or manufacturing systems
Why Join UsAt PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with exciting opportunities in the aviation industry where craftsmanship matters and talent is recognized.
When you join this team, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay of $45 to $48 per hour
- Monday through Friday schedule with additional overtime opportunities
- Hands-on work with advanced aircraft systems and coatings
- A safety-focused, quality-driven workplace culture
- The chance to showcase your expertise with a respected aviation industry leader
- Opportunities to expand your skills in a high-demand field
This is more than a painting role—it’s a chance to leave your span on aircraft that move people and products around the world.
Apply TodayIf you’re an experienced Aircraft Painter ready for your next opportunity in aviation, we want to hear from you.
Join PDS Tech Commercial today and bring precision, pride, and performance to every aircraft you touch.
Pay Details: $45.00 to $48.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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