The Aircraft Painter is in charge of the aircraft and its sub-assemblies painting and sealing process including surface preparation, masking, and chemicals handling.  This may include limited duties of paint and sealant application.

Job Duties:

• Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
• Installs masking for strips or other aircraft painting detail.
• May perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
• May assist with the application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
• Sets up ladders, and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirements.
• Ensures all Federal and local environmental and OSHA/TOSHA regulations are complied with.

• Generally 1-3 years of related and recent experience in an aeronautical environment.
• High School or GED familiar
• Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
• Safety procedures for Chemicals handling.
• Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
• Strong ability in paint spraying
• Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

About STS Technical Services:

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

STS Technical Services is an equal-opportunity employer.