Aircraft Painter - Weekend Shift

Job Description

Performs aircraft painting and refinishing activities to support aircraft maintenance and repair operations. This role prepares surfaces, mixes and applies coatings, and ensures high-quality finishes in accordance with technical data and established procedures. The painter operates paint shop equipment, maintains tools and facilities, and follows all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

• Job Details
• Facility Type: Part 145 Repair Station
• Aircraft Worked: Corporate/Business
• Job Duration: Contract to Hire
• Schedule: Weekend Shift (6:00 AM – 6:.30 PM)
• Tools: Required
• Pay Rate: Not Available

• Education & Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• A minimum of 1–5 years of experience as a refinishing or paint technician, or 5 years or more of experience as a refinishing technician
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft paint processes, including mixing materials, using color cameras, operating paint guns, working in paint booths and prep decks, and blending single-stage and clearcoat finishes
• Experience interpreting PDS sheets, mixing ratios, and adjusting spray guns for various materials
• Familiarity with hand tools, paint guns, mixing computer, prep deck, and paint booth equipment
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and medical evaluation
• Compliance with company, OSHA, and FAA safety regulations
• Ability to perform maintenance and cleaning of paint shop equipment and facilities

• Professional Attributes
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Reliability and strong work habits
• Effective communication

• Preferred Skills
• Basic computer skills for navigating digital training systems, manuals, and paint-matching software
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

• Job Duties & Functions
• Read and interpret PDS sheets to determine correct mixing ratios and application techniques.
• Prepare, mix, and spray single-stage, basecoat, clearcoat, primer, anti-static, and sealer finishes.
• Maintain and clean paint shop equipment, including paint booths, prep decks, and spray guns.
• Ensure refinishing work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with FAA and company procedures.
• Perform maintenance, cleaning, and minor repair of shop facilities and tooling as required.
• Use computer-based systems to document work, review technical data, and perform color-matching tasks.
• Maintain professional work habits and support a team-oriented work environment.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental standards established by the organization.

• Physical Requirements & Environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights when required.
• Ability to work with chemicals and wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer hangars for off-site paint work.

• TeamGlobal Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), and more!
• TG Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program