Aerospace Aircraft Painter - Precision Coatings Pro

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

DailyPay

affordable medical coverage plan

short-term disability insurance

direct deposit

select paid holidays

skills training

employee referral bonus

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to support aerospace manufacturing.

You will apply primers and finish coatings on aircraft components with spray equipment, ensuring precision and compliance with engineering specs. The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or industrial painting, ability to read engineering drawings, strong color matching, excellent close-visual inspection, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in aircraft, aerospace, or industrial painting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong color matching ability with attention to shades and brightness.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and precision for small components.
• Experience with spray painting equipment, abrasives, solvents, and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Apply primers and finish coatings using spray equipment on aircraft components.
• Prepare surfaces through masking, sanding, cleaning, and racking operations.
• Mix paints to exact color specifications using manual or powered equipment.
• Interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and planning documents.
• Perform alodine, primer, and topcoat applications per specifications.
• Conduct touch-ups, rework, and product modifications as required.
• Inspect in-process and completed work using precision measurement tools.
• Maintain daily logs, including air quality checks prior to paint operations.
• Perform routine maintenance on paint guns, sprayers, and related equipment.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Move materials within the shop to support workflow and production timelines.
• Train and assist team members to ensure continuous production flow.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Color matching

Detail orientation

Hand-eye coordination

Spray painting

Safety procedures

Tools

Spray guns

Coating equipment

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to support aerospace manufacturing.

You will apply primers and finish coatings on aircraft components with spray equipment, ensuring precision and compliance with engineering specs. The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or industrial painting, ability to read engineering drawings, strong color matching, excellent close-visual inspection, and adherence to safety and quality standards.