Aircraft Painter (M20AI4) 37509019

Paint the Future of Aviation - Join Our Team as an Aircraft Painter!

Turn your aircraft painting expertise into a high-impact career opportunity. PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading name in the aviation industry to hire experienced Aircraft Painters in Wichita, Kansas. If you take pride in delivering flawless finishes, working with precision, and contributing to world-class aerospace products, this is your chance to join a team where quality craftsmanship truly matters.

Position Details

Job Title: Aircraft Painter
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (4-Month Assignment with Potential Extension to direct for right person)
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'll play a critical role in the appearance, protection, and performance of aerospace components and aircraft structures. Working with both metallic and composite surfaces, you'll apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, and specialty finishes that meet rigorous engineering and quality standards.

Your craftsmanship will directly impact the quality, durability, and final presentation of products that support the future of aviation.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Apply aerospace-grade primers, topcoats, gloss finishes, clear coats, and specialty coatings

• Mix paints and coatings to precise specifications and color requirements

• Prepare surfaces through:

  • Cleaning

  • Sanding

  • Scuffing

  • Masking

  • Surface treatment processes

• Spray paint on simple and complex aircraft components and assemblies

• Apply stenciling, markings, and final finish details per engineering requirements

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions

• Inspect painted surfaces for quality, consistency, and compliance

• Measure paint thickness and coating requirements using precision inspection equipment

• Conduct touch-up, repair, rework, and finish corrections as needed

• Perform equipment maintenance on spray guns, sprayers, and paint systems

• Properly handle and dispose of paint materials and hazardous waste

• Complete air quality logs and required production documentation

• Move and position products throughout the manufacturing process

• Assist in training and supporting teammates to maintain production flow

• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and company standards

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of aircraft painting experience

• Strong experience with:

  • Spray application techniques

  • Primer application

  • Final topcoat finishes

  • Clear coat applications

• Ability to paint both composite and metallic aircraft surfaces

• Experience with masking, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and paint preparation processes

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications

• Strong attention to detail and color-matching ability

• Experience mixing paints and coatings to exact specifications

• Ability to work safely with paints, solvents, and hazardous materials

• Must be able to successfully complete:

  • Respirator certification requirements

  • Basic painter skills assessment

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and quality checks

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing or aviation industry experience

• Experience applying:

  • Stenciling finishes

  • High-gloss finishes

  • Specialty aerospace coatings

• Familiarity with OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards

• Experience using precision measuring equipment for coating inspections

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to support training and mentoring efforts within the team

Safety & Certification Requirements

Candidates must be able to complete and maintain required safety certifications and medical surveillance requirements, including:

• Respiratory Protection Certifications

• Air-Supplied Painter Hood Certification

• Full-Face and Half-Face Respirator Certifications

• Hexavalent Chromium Medical Surveillance

• Hexavalent Chrome Regulated Area Training

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities that drive innovation in aviation and aerospace. You'll join a team committed to excellence, safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement while supporting products that help shape the future of flight.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay of $46.43 per hour

• Overtime opportunities available

• Potential assignment extension and consideration for direct hire

• Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the aviation industry

• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment

• Exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes

• Professional growth and career development opportunities

• Dedicated support from the PDS Tech Commercial team throughout your assignment

Ready to Put Your Skills on Display?

If you're an experienced Aircraft Painter who takes pride in delivering exceptional finishes and wants to contribute to industry-leading aerospace programs, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in Wichita, KS, where your expertise will help create the aircraft and aerospace products that keep the world moving forward.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $46.63 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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