Aircraft Structure Painter — Precision Coatings

Skyways Technics; Góra Kalwaria; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyways Technics Poland is seeking an Aircraft Structure Component Painter to prepare, paint, refinish, and protect aircraft components and flight controls within the component repair workshop. The role ensures adherence to approved maintenance data, OEM specs, and Part-145 requirements while upholding quality, safety, and environmental standards.

The candidate will perform surface prep, apply primers and coatings, mix materials, and conduct inspections, working with other workshops to ensure

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational education in aircraft painting or related field.
• Formal training in spray painting techniques and coating application preferred.
• Good knowledge of aircraft paint systems, primers, sealants, corrosion protection, and surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to read Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Engineering Orders, OEM painting specifications, technical drawings, and company procedures.
• Knowledge of paint mixing ratios, coating systems, curing processes, and paint application equipment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic maintenance documentation.
• Good command of English sufficient to understand technical documentation and communicate within an international working environment.
• Knowledge of Part-145 requirements and Human Factors principles is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces of aircraft structural components and flight controls before painting.
• Apply primers, sealants, topcoats, protective finishes, and special coatings according to data sheets and manufacturer specs.
• Prepare and mix paints, hardeners, thinners and other coating materials.
• Carry out touch-up, refinishing, corrosion protection and cosmetic restoration of repaired components.
• Remove existing coatings using approved methods.
• Ensure correct masking and protection of areas not requiring paint.
• Operate spray guns, paint booths, curing equipment and related workshop tools safely.
• Perform visual inspections to verify finish quality, thickness, and colour conformity.
• Identify and report defects affecting paint quality or component condition.
• Coordinate with other workshops to ensure proper release for painting.
• Record all work per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Store and dispose of paints and hazardous materials per regulations and procedures.
• Verify shelf life and serviceability of paints and consumables.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of painting areas and PPE.
• Support productivity and continuous improvement initiatives related to paint quality and efficiency.

Skills

Surface prep

Spray painting

Coating application

Paint systems knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Reading technical docs

Basic computer skills

English communication

CMM/OEM specs

Education

Aircraft painting technical education

Formal spray painting training

Tools

Spray guns

Paint booths

Curing equipment

Paint preparation equipment

Job description

Skyways Technics Poland is seeking an Aircraft Structure Component Painter to prepare, paint, refinish, and protect aircraft components and flight controls within the component repair workshop. The role ensures adherence to approved maintenance data, OEM specs, and Part-145 requirements while upholding quality, safety, and environmental standards.

The candidate will perform surface prep, apply primers and coatings, mix materials, and conduct inspections, working with other workshops to ensure