Paint Sprayer

Aviation Links; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Care

Company Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Benefits Package

Job summary

JMC Aviation is recruiting an Aircraft Painter for its Biggin Hill facility. The role involves surface preparation, priming and painting, stripes and decals, plus touch-up work to achieve a high-quality finish.

You will read engineering drawings, prepare surfaces, mask areas, apply coatings and inspect results, contributing to safety, quality and productivity in a busy maintenance environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft preparation and painting or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read engineering docs and customer instructions.
• Experience masking aircraft surfaces with appropriate materials.
• Knowledge of surface prep techniques including sanding, grinding, buffing and sealing.
• Experience applying putty and Alodine to aircraft surfaces.
• Ability to operate powered lifts where required.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.
• Team player with good communication and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and work to IPM standards.
• Read engineering drawings to identify prep and painting needs.
• Prepare aircraft surfaces for primer and paint.
• Mask/unmask surfaces to protect windows and areas.
• Apply primer, paint, stripes, decals and vinyl appliques.
• Carry out touch-ups, polishing and inspections for finish quality.
• Document work completed per procedures; assist production and flight-test areas.

Skills

Read drawings

Engineering docs

Masking aircraft

Surface prep - sanding

Putty & sealant

Alodine application

Primer/paint application

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Spray equipment

Masking materials

Portable lifts

Job description

Job Title: Aircraft Painter
Location: Biggin Hill, London
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Shifts: Monday – Friday days

• Private Medical Care
• Company Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Benefits Package

About the Role

JMC Aviation are working with a leading aviation organisation to recruit an Aircraft Painter to join their established maintenance facility in Biggin Hill.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing aircraft surfaces for primer, paint and striping, as well as applying primer, paint, stripes, vinyl appliques and decals. You will also carry out inspections, touch-up work and polishing to ensure a high-quality finished appearance.

The facility provides a wide range of aircraft maintenance, modifications and upgrade capabilities, supporting business aviation operators across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements and established safety procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to identify preparation and painting requirements.
• Prepare aircraft surfaces for the application of chemicals, primer and paint.
• Apply safety absorbent to the hangar floor and use approved stripping methods to remove existing paint.
• Assist with moving aircraft to the appropriate maintenance bay.
• Mask, unmask and re-mask aircraft surfaces to protect windows and other areas from damage.
• Remove stripper, excess paint and contaminants using water, solvents, air blowers and brushes.
• Sand, grind and buff aircraft surfaces in preparation for primer and paint application.
• Apply putty to body dents and replace sealant as required.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surfaces using appropriate spray equipment.
• Apply primer, paint, stripes, vinyl appliques and decals as required.
• Perform touch-up work and polish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality finish.
• Document work completed in accordance with the Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM).
• Perform duties in support of production, flight testing and other external areas as required.
• Assist other employees with duties within areas of qualification.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity throughout all tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in aircraft preparation and painting, or an equivalent industry, is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and customer instructions.
• Experience with masking aircraft surfaces using appropriate materials and methods.
• Knowledge of aircraft surface preparation techniques, including sanding, grinding, buffing and sealing.
• Experience applying putty and Alodine to aircraft surfaces.
• Ability to operate powered lifts where required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a safety-focused approach.

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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