Paint the Skies – Bring Aircraft to Life as an Expert Aircraft Painter

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

• Location: Mesa, AZ

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (4:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

• Pay Rate: $25.18/HR

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation company to find a skilled Aircraft Painter ready to deliver precision, craftsmanship, and excellence. If you take pride in creating flawless finishes and want your work seen at 30,000 feet, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your Impact

As an Aircraft Painter, you play a critical role in ensuring every aircraft not only looks exceptional but meets strict aerospace quality and safety standards. Your expertise in advanced coatings and finishes will directly contribute to the durability, performance, and visual excellence of aircraft components.

What You’ll Do

In this hands-on, high-skill role, you will:

• Apply advanced paint systems, including metallic, high-gloss, multi-coat, and specialty finishes

• Perform full surface preparation: sanding, masking, priming, and coating applications

• Operate and maintain HVLP and air-assisted spray systems and other specialized tools

• Conduct precise color matching, mixing, and tint adjustments to meet exact specifications

• Execute touch-ups, refinishing, and defect corrections to ensure a flawless finish

• Read and interpret technical drawings, paint specs, and engineering documentation

• Perform and document quality inspections, ensuring compliance with FAA and company standards

• Troubleshoot painting issues and implement process improvements

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, following hazardous material handling procedures

• Mentor and support less-experienced team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical certificate in coatings/painting preferred)

• 4–6 years of aircraft painting experience, including advanced finishes

• Proven ability to apply complex paint systems and specialty coatings

• Strong understanding of paint chemistry and environmental application factors

• Proficiency with advanced spray equipment and measurement tools

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Experience performing quality inspections and documentation

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification in coatings, painting, or related field

• Experience training or mentoring junior painters

• Familiarity with aviation painting standards and regulatory requirements

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with careers that matter:

• Work with a respected aviation industry leader on high-visibility aircraft projects

• Be part of a team that values precision, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement

• Early shift schedule (4:00 AM – 12:30 PM) to give you afternoons back

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced coatings and cutting-edge aviation processes

• Join a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and professional growth

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you’re a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision finishes and aviation excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help create aircraft that stand out—on the ground and in the sky.

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