Aircraft Paint Technician

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

15 days of paid vacation

6 days of paid sick/personal time

Health insurance premium covered

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading aircraft manufacturer in Colorado is seeking detail-oriented Aircraft Paint Technicians to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and paint aircraft exteriors using specialized processes while ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards. Candidates with a high school diploma and relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers excellent benefits, including paid holidays, health insurance, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; preferred: two years related trade school or vocational degree.
• Minimum of two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of paint shop processes, paint systems, and quality standards.
• Ability to use paint sanders, spray guns, primer guns, sealant guns, buffers.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and tech specs.
• Able to work in heights, restricted spaces, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform finish-grade painting in accordance with specifications.
• Prepare aircraft surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming for final layout.
• Conduct incoming inspection of aircraft and materials.
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure materials are available.
• Work according to regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Follow safety policies and use required protective equipment.
• Shifts: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:30am and Monday - Friday, 11:30pm - 8:30am

Skills

Craftsman-level abilities

Reading engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Lift up to 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Paint sanders

Spray guns

Primer guns

Sealant guns

Buffers

Job description

Aircraft Paint Technician

Pilatus is looking for detail-oriented individuals to join our new state-of-the-art Aircraft Paint Shop. In this role, you will work under limited supervision to prepare and paint aircraft exteriors and components such as fuselages, wings, fairings, horizontals, verticals, and flight controls in accordance with special specifications and all technical data. You will also process the assigned workload through the shop while meeting quality and schedule expectations. Additionally, you will mask, sand, prime, paint, and complete paint inspections on the PC-12 PRO Single Engine Turboprop, and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. You will be a key part of our team that values a perfect final aircraft delivery that brings our customers' dreams to life. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Business Aircraft!

What you do

• Performs customer-facing, finish-grade painting in accordance with applicable specifications by fabricating patterns, stencils, templates, and operating spray equipment to apply finish coats
• Prepares aircraft surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces for final layout and painting
• Performs incoming inspection of aircraft and materials upon arrival from Stans
• Recognizes and troubleshoots problems as they arise, alerting others regarding potential concerns and ensures that all materials are available to support painting activities
• Ensures all work is performed according to applicable regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and established quality standards and procedures and notifies appropriate personnel of any deviations
• Follows safety policies and uses required personal protective equipment in accordance with company and government regulations and guidelines
• Shifts: Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 12:30am and Monday - Friday, 11:30pm - 8:30am

What you bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Two (2) years related trade school or vocational degree preferred
• Demonstrated craftsman-level abilities and quality, and a minimum of two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Has a thorough understanding of all pertinent paint shop processes, paint systems, and quality standards
• Ability to use paint sanders, spray guns, primer guns, sealant guns, and buffers
• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to engineering drawings, tech specs, and other relevant documents
• Able to work in heights, restricted spaces, and lift up to 40 pounds

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

Contact

Amber Holmes
[phone]
www.pilatus-aircraft.com

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