Paint the Future of Flight: Join a Premier Aviation Team as an Aircraft Painter

Take your aircraft painting expertise to new heights with an exciting opportunity supporting one of the aviation industry's most respected manufacturers.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter to join a leading aerospace organization in Wichita, KS. If you have experience applying aerospace coatings, working with complex aircraft surfaces, and delivering exceptional quality finishes, this is your opportunity to contribute to aircraft that set the standard for performance, safety, and innovation.

From primer application to final gloss finishes, your craftsmanship will play a critical role in producing aircraft that take flight across the globe.

Position Details

Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Duration: 4-Month Assignment (Potential Extension and Direct Hire Opportunity for Top Performers)

Location: Wichita, KS

Shift: Third Shift (Start Time: 11:00 PM)

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Pay Rate: $46.43 per hour

Overtime: Available

About the Role

As an Aircraft Painter, you will be responsible for the spray application of aerospace coatings on a variety of aircraft components and assemblies. You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and topcoats, perform touch-ups and rework, and ensure all work meets strict engineering, customer, and regulatory specifications.

This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, as your work directly contributes to the appearance, protection, and performance of advanced aircraft.

What You'll Do

Aircraft Painting & Surface Finishing

• Apply aerospace paints, primers, clear coats, and topcoat finishes to composite and metallic aircraft surfaces.
  
• Mix paints and coatings to exact color specifications and finish requirements.
  
• Perform spray applications on simple to complex aircraft components and assemblies.
  
• Apply stencils and specialty finishes according to engineering documentation and manufacturing standards.
  

Surface Preparation

• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, scuffing, sanding, and chemical treatments.
  
• Remove grease, dirt, corrosion, rust, and old coatings using approved methods and materials.
  
• Trim excess materials and ensure surfaces are properly prepared before paint application.
  

Quality & Inspection

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
  
• Utilize measuring equipment and inspection tools to verify coating thickness and quality.
  
• Perform self-inspections throughout the paint process and address defects as needed.
  
• Complete touch-ups, rework, and incorporation of engineering changes when required.
  

Equipment & Process Support

• Mix and prepare paints using manual and powered mixing equipment.
  
• Perform routine maintenance on paint guns, sprayers, and related equipment.
  
• Complete required air quality and process documentation before paint operations.
  
• Move product through the manufacturing process using approved material handling equipment.
  
• Support production flow by assisting and mentoring team members as needed.
  

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols related to hazardous materials and paint operations.
  
• Utilize required PPE, including respirators, air-supplied hoods, Tyvek suits, gloves, and eye protection.
  
• Maintain compliance with company, customer, OSHA, and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
  
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous and regulated materials.
  

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Aircraft Painter experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience with:
  
  
  
  • Spray applications
    
  • Primer coatings
    
  • Final topcoat finishes
    
  • Clear coat applications
    
  • Stenciling and specialty coatings
    
  
  
  
• Experience painting both composite and metallic aircraft surfaces.
  
• Strong knowledge of masking, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and paint preparation processes.
  
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, specifications, and technical drawings.
  
• Experience with paint mixing and color matching.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  
• Ability to successfully complete:
  
  
  
  • Respirator certification requirements
    
  • Basic Painter Skills Testing
    
  
  
  
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a production environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience.
  
• Experience performing aircraft paint rework and corrective actions.
  
• Familiarity with aerospace coating specifications and quality standards.
  
• Previous experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
  
• Experience using precision inspection tools and measuring equipment.
  
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and train team members.
  

Required Certifications & Compliance Screening

Candidates must be able to successfully complete required safety, medical, and respiratory protection requirements, including:

• Respiratory Protection – Air Supplied Painter Hood Certification
  
• Half-Face Respirator Certification
  
• Full-Face Respirator Certification
  
• Air-Supplied Respirator Certification
  
• Hexavalent Chromium Medical Surveillance
  
• Hexavalent Chrome Regulated Area Compliance Training
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with career-defining opportunities that support innovation in aerospace and aviation.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Exceptional pay rate of $46.43 per hour
  
• Opportunity to support a premier aviation manufacturer
  
• Potential for assignment extension and direct hire consideration
  
• Available overtime opportunities
  
• Work on advanced aerospace products and technologies
  
• Gain valuable experience in a highly respected manufacturing environment
  
• Join a team committed to safety, quality, craftsmanship, and operational excellence
  

Ready to Leave Your Mark on the Aviation Industry?

If you're an experienced Aircraft Painter with a passion for precision, quality, and aerospace excellence, this is your opportunity to join a world-class team and contribute to aircraft that inspire confidence every time they take flight.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and put your skills to work shaping the future of aviation.

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