Aircraft Painter - Hiring All Levels

Job Title: Aircraft Painter

*Pay may go higher for more experience

Job Description

This position requires the preparation and painting of major sub-assemblies and parts of aircraft, ensuring adherence to specifications and schedule requirements, under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and mix paints according to specifications.
• Paint aircraft, small parts, and various surfaces as required.
• Perform layout and masking as necessary.
• Mix paints, primers, and other materials according to specifications.
• Paint major assemblies, including metal, fiberglass, and composite material, detail parts, and apparatus related to ground support.
• Strip paint and prepare surfaces as needed.
• Conduct miscellaneous paint operations and apply decals.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, supporting the company's 5S and Lean Initiatives Programs, and comply with safety regulations.
• Demonstrate manufacturing competencies during the Employee Effectiveness Review.
• Provide guidance and training to junior department members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with HVLP and electrostatic spray gun painting.
• Proficiency in aircraft painting, mixing, and blending techniques.
• Experience in wet-coat painting of metals, vehicles, and airplanes.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the painting trade.
• Understanding of methods for mixing paint colors.
• Two years of experience in painting and paint preparation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in industrial environments, such as farm equipment, metals, and containers, is preferred.

Why Work Here?

We offer great growth and long-term opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a climate-controlled, very clean manufacturing environment with a dedicated paint booth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAVANNAH, GA.

The pay range for this position is $25.66 - $28.75/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in SAVANNAH,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 3, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.