Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter responsible for removing paint from aircraft surfaces, cleaning, masking, applying stripper, and removing the stripper. You will also apply aerodynamic filler and mask the aircraft using tapes and paper products to protect various components in preparation for the painting process. Additionally, you will mix primers and paints according to the manufacturers maintenance manual specifications.

Responsibilities

• Remove paint from aircraft surfaces by cleaning, masking, and applying/removing stripper.
• Apply aerodynamic filler to aircraft surfaces.
• Mask the aircraft using tapes and paper products to protect windows, seals, struts, and cables.
• Prepare aircraft for the painting process.
• Mix primers and paints as per manufacturers maintenance manual specifications.

• 3 years of full-body aircraft painting experience
• Proficiency in using spray guns and sanding tools
• Experience in prepping, striping, and masking aircraft

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid drivers license
• Experience with Cessna products (preferred but not required)

• $25-$35/hour
• 5am-1:30pm; Monday-Friday
• 4-month contract-to-hire

Work Environment

• This role involves working in an FBO environment on customer aircraft. The majority of the work will be conducted in the hangar, with occasional tasks on the flightline. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 5am to 1:30pm.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WICHITA,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.