Aircraft Painter - Base Maintenance (Manchester)

STS Aviation Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aviation Services in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking an Aircraft Painter to support base maintenance at Manchester Airport. You will perform surface preparation, painting, refinishing, and livery work to the highest standards in a professional aircraft maintenance environment.

The role requires experience on live aircraft within a base maintenance facility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with approved maintenance data and coatings.

Qualifications

• Completed an aircraft painting or engineering apprenticeship, military equivalent, or relevant industry training.
• Experience with water-based paint systems and interior refinishing.
• Ideally 2 years of live aircraft painting in a base maintenance environment.
• Experience with full resprays, livery application, and corrosion rectification.
• Excellent hand skills and professional spray painting technique.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to adapt to shift patterns and varying maintenance schedules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aircraft surface preparation, painting, and refinishing activities during base maintenance inputs
• Complete full aircraft and component paint tasks during scheduled maintenance checks
• Perform stripping, masking, surface preparation, priming, top coat application, and livery painting
• Interpret maintenance manuals, paint schemes, engineering drawings, and regulatory requirements
• Mix, prepare, and apply paints, primers, sealants, and coatings in accordance with approved procedures
• Carry out corrosion protection and surface treatment tasks identified during maintenance inspections
• Work to fine tolerances while maintaining high cosmetic and technical standards
• Operate spray booths and associated equipment in accordance with safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain strict tool control, material control, and FOD prevention standards within the hangar environment

Skills

Apprenticeship

Interior overhaul

Live aircraft painting

Resprays & livery

Spray painting technique

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

Aircraft structures knowledge

Education

Aircraft painting apprenticeship or military equivalent

Tools

Paint application equipment

Water-based paint systems

Job description

STS Aviation Services in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking an Aircraft Painter to support base maintenance at Manchester Airport. You will perform surface preparation, painting, refinishing, and livery work to the highest standards in a professional aircraft maintenance environment.

The role requires experience on live aircraft within a base maintenance facility, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with approved maintenance data and coatings.