- Salary
- $45 – $50/hr
- Location
- Spokane, Washington, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Wichita, KS.
AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Aircraft Painters to support major aerospace manufacturing program. We are seeking skilled professionals with experience preparing, masking, priming, and painting aircraft components, aerostructures, and assemblies while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.
AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Aircraft Painters to support major aerospace manufacturing program. We are seeking skilled professionals with experience preparing, masking, priming, and painting aircraft components, aerostructures, and assemblies while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term aerospace manufacturing program offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities, relocation assistance, and career growth within the aviation industry.
Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:
- Competitive Pay.
- Overtime Opportunities.
- Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
- Relocation Assistance Available.
- Referral Programs.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
- Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
- Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
- Match paint colors and finishes to required specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
- Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
- Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
- Support production schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of aircraft painting experience.
- Experience with spray applications, primer coats, and final finishes.
- Ability to apply stenciling, gloss finishes, and specialty coatings.
- Strong knowledge of surface preparation and paint mixing processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documents.
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to pass respirator certification and painter skill testing.
Skills
ComplianceOSHA
