Aerospace Aircraft Painter – Precision Finishing

DCS Engineering; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Annual leave increase with service

Share incentive opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Aircraft Painter role in Oxford is with an established aviation organisation, offering the chance to own paint quality, corrosion protection and aircraft presentation within a regulated maintenance environment.

You will work closely with engineering teams and external paint contractors to ensure high-quality finishes and compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting aircraft availability and undergoing occasional out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Accredited painter with recognised industry training and proven experience in aircraft or automotive painting.
• Strong understanding of paint application techniques, surface preparation, corrosion protection and refinishing processes.
• Experience managing or supervising external contractors and maintaining quality standards.
• Good knowledge of paint storage, chemical handling and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to operational requirements.
• Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work to support aircraft availability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor paint touch-ups, localised resprays and refinishing work on aircraft.
• Manage and supervise external contractors undertaking full or partial aircraft resprays at off-site facilities.
• Perform corrosion treatment and apply protective coatings to prevent further deterioration.
• Complete aircraft livery repairs, including registration changes, logo repairs and cosmetic touch-ups.
• Refinish aircraft components, including engine cowlings, panels and manufactured parts.
• Identify and rectify paint defects, ensuring consistently high-quality finishes and aircraft presentation standards.
• Ensure all painting activities meet the required technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of paints, chemicals and related equipment.
• Order paints and materials in line with maintenance documentation.
• Maintain painting facilities and equipment in compliance with safety requirements.
• Act as SME for aircraft painting, ensuring workmanship and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to minimise aircraft downtime.

Skills

Accredited painter

Paint application techniques

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Out-of-hours flexibility

Job description

The Aircraft Painter role in Oxford is with an established aviation organisation, offering the chance to own paint quality, corrosion protection and aircraft presentation within a regulated maintenance environment.

You will work closely with engineering teams and external paint contractors to ensure high-quality finishes and compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting aircraft availability and undergoing occasional out-of-hours work.