Aircraft Paint Technician: Immediate Benefits & Growth

West Star Aviation Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Time off accruals

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Paint Technician to join our Chattanooga facility. The role focuses on masking, priming, and applying multiple paint layers to aircraft interiors and exteriors.

You will prepare surfaces, mix colors, and ensure top coats meet specifications in a fast-paced hangar environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, may have vo-tech paint training, and possess a valid driver’s license or passport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Vo-tech paint program preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license for travel and/or passport ideal.

Responsibilities

• Masking and taping aircraft parts to avoid overspray.
• Sanding primer.
• Washing the paint booth and applying all paint layers including top coat.
• Layout stripe and design schemes; prep and scuff paint for trim.
• Inspect completed paint jobs and perform paint mixing/matching.
• Follow FAA guidelines and company safety rules; communicate in English.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vo-tech paint program preferred

Driver license or passport ideal

Tools

Air equipment

Polisher

Sander

Electrostatic paint guns

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Paint Technician to join our Chattanooga facility. The role focuses on masking, priming, and applying multiple paint layers to aircraft interiors and exteriors.

You will prepare surfaces, mix colors, and ensure top coats meet specifications in a fast-paced hangar environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, may have vo-tech paint training, and possess a valid driver’s license or passport.