Aircraft Spray Painters Shannon

International Aerospace Coatings, Inc.; Shannon; Remote; EUR 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Critical illness benefit

Life cover

Sick pay

Job summary

International Aerospace Coatings is seeking an Aircraft Spray Painter to join our Shannon team. You will prep, paint, and finish commercial aircraft, applying customer liveries and markings while meeting high safety and airworthiness standards.

This hands-on role requires 2 years of spray painting experience on aircraft or large-scale projects and reliable transport to Shannon. We offer a full-time permanent position with shift patterns, relocation assistance, a company pension, private medical

Qualifications

• Experience in spray painting aircraft or other large scale projects.
• 2 years of auto, machinery or aircraft spray painting experience.
• Must reside in ROI with full working visa.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint aircraft in line with customer specifications.
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after painting.
• Carry out stripping, sanding, cleaning, masking, sealing, and polishing.
• Apply paint, liveries and technical markings with precision.
• Complete final checks and support inspections for departure.
• Adhere to health, safety and airworthiness regulations.

Skills

Aircraft spray painting

Job description

Aircraft Spray Painters Shannon Reports to: Production Manager / Team Leader

Department: Production Location: Shannon

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

***Must currently reside in the Republic of Ireland with full working VISA to be considered for this role.***

Why Join International Aerospace Coatings?

At International Aerospace Coatings, you’ll play a vital role in transforming commercial aircraft for some of the world’s leading airlines. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced aviation environment where no two projects are the same – and where every day you can see the results of your work taking flight.

Whether you’re looking to build on existing skills or make a fresh start in a new career, we offer a supportive workplace culture with structured training, clear career progression, and a competitive benefits package. You’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, grow your confidence, and build a long‑term future in the aviation industry.

The Role

As an Aircraft Spray Painter, you will be responsible for the preparation, painting, and finishing of commercial aircraft, including the application of customer liveries and technical markings. Working as part of a highly skilled team, you’ll ensure aircraft are delivered to the highest quality, safety, and airworthiness standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and paint aircraft in line with customer specifications
• Inspect aircraft surfaces before, during, and after painting
• Carry out stripping, sanding, cleaning, masking, sealing, and polishing
• Apply paint, liveries, and technical markings with precision and accuracy
• Assist with aircraft docking, washing, and component movement as required
• Complete final checks, support customer inspections, and ensure aircraft are ready for departure
• Adhere strictly to all health, safety, and airworthiness regulations
• Experience in spray painting aircraft or other large scale projects
• Strong attention to detail with pride in producing high‑quality finishes
• A team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern (days and nights)
• Reliable transport to Shannon Airport

Job Type & Schedule

• Shift pattern: 5 on / 3 off (2 weeks of days, 2 weeks of nights on rotation)

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary: €29,000 – €38,900 (depending on experience)
• Shift premium: 20% on all hours worked
• Estimated total earnings: €34,800 – €46,725 per annum
• Pay Progression Framework rewarding skill development and career growth
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On‑site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Critical illness benefit
• Life cover
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shannon, County Clare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• Are you likely to need sponsorship to work in Ireland in the future?

Experience:

• auto, machinery or aircraft spray painting: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation: Ireland (required)

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work, wants to build a specialist career in aviation, and takes pride in seeing their work showcased on aircraft flying worldwide.