Aircraft Painter
Role Overview
Prepare, paint, and finish aircraft seating components to aviation industry standards and company specifications.
The role includes surface preparation, spray painting, decal application, layout design, quality inspection, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
The posting describes an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with aerospace or industrial painting experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Prepare, paint, and finish aircraft seating components to aviation industry standards and company specifications.
The role includes surface preparation, spray painting, decal application, layout design, quality inspection, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
The posting describes an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with aerospace or industrial painting experience.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare aircraft seats and components by cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, and finishing.
- Perform spray painting, decal application, and layout design.
- Mix and apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings to specification.
- Operate and maintain spray painting equipment and related tools.
- Inspect completed work for quality, consistency, and compliance with standards.
- Read and interpret work orders, technical data sheets, and operating procedures.
- Handle paints, solvents, and hazardous materials safely and in accordance with regulations.
- Report defects or rework requirements and collaborate with production teams to meet deadlines.
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of painting experience; aerospace, aviation, or regulated manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of surface preparation, spray painting techniques, and material handling.
- Ability to read and understand technical documentation and safety data sheets.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in an FAA-regulated environment.
- Trade-tested spray painting certification or a relevant technical qualification.
- Familiarity with waterborne, polyurethane, and epoxy paint systems.
Team context
The role is part of an aviation production team where quality workmanship, safety, and precision are important to delivering aircraft interior components.
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