Aircraft Painter

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter in Dubai to prepare, paint and finish aircraft seating components to aviation standards and company specifications. The role involves surface preparation, spray painting, decal application, layout design, quality inspection, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of painting experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, can read technical data sheets, and must pass

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of painting experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Knowledge of surface preparation and spray painting techniques.
• Ability to read technical documentation and SDS.
• Pass background check and drug screening.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft seats and components through cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, and finishing.
• Perform spray painting, decal application, and layout design work.
• Mix and apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings.
• Operate and maintain spray painting equipment.
• Inspect finished work for quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Safety awareness

Reading technical docs

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Paint booth equipment

Hazardous materials handling equipment

Job description

Aircraft Painter

Location: Dubai

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare, paint, and finish aircraft seating components to aviation industry standards and company specifications. The role involves surface preparation, spray painting, decal application, layout design, quality inspection, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with experience in aerospace or industrial painting environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft seats and components through cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, and finishing.
• Perform spray painting, decal application, and layout design work.
• Mix and apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings to specification.
• Operate and maintain spray painting equipment and related tools.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Read and interpret work orders, technical data sheets, and operating procedures.
• Handle paints, solvents, and hazardous materials safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Report defects or rework requirements and collaborate with production teams to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of painting experience, preferably in aerospace, aviation, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, spray painting techniques, and material handling.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and safety data sheets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an FAA-regulated environment.
• Trade-tested spray painting certification or relevant technical qualification.
• Familiarity with waterborne, polyurethane, and epoxy paint systems.

Join a dynamic aviation production team where quality workmanship, safety, and precision are essential to delivering industry-leading aircraft interior components.