Aerospace Parts Painter - Entry Level

McFarlane Aviation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AV8 MRO, a Victor Sierra Aviation company, is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Parts Painter to prepare, prime, paint, and finish aircraft components in Houston. The role requires precision, adherence to FAA/AS9100 standards, and strict safety and environmental compliance.

You will work in a plating and paint shop, document work, and collaborate with QA and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in industrial painting, familiarity with spray techniques (HVLP, conventional,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3+ years of experience in industrial painting, preferably in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience with spray gun techniques (conventional, HVLP, electrostatic).
• Familiarity with epoxy coatings, primers and surface treatments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions and paint specs.
• Knowledge of PPE and respiratory protection use.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Experience in an AS9100 or FAA-regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC coatings a plus.
• HAZMAT handling or respirator fit testing certification a plus.
• Prior experience with aircraft structures, sheet metal or composites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft parts for painting, including cleaning, masking, sanding and chemical treatment.
• Mix paints, primers, sealants and coatings according to specs.
• Apply primers, topcoats and specialty coatings using spray equipment.
• Inspect finished parts for defects and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Maintain spray equipment, booths and tools; follow safety protocols.
• Document work: batch numbers, paint lots and inspection results per quality system.
• Ensure environmental compliance (EPA, OSHA) and collaborate with QA/engineering to resolve finish issues.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray gun application techniques

FAA/AS9100 environment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spray guns / HVLP equipment

PPE and respiratory protection

Job description

AV8 MRO, a Victor Sierra Aviation company, is seeking an entry-level Aircraft Parts Painter to prepare, prime, paint, and finish aircraft components in Houston. The role requires precision, adherence to FAA/AS9100 standards, and strict safety and environmental compliance.

You will work in a plating and paint shop, document work, and collaborate with QA and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has 1–3+ years in industrial painting, familiarity with spray techniques (HVLP, conventional,