Aircraft Paint Technician - On-Site, Day-One Benefits

West Star Aviation Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holidays & PTO Accruals

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician for an on-site Grand Junction, CO position. The role covers painting from basic stripes to detailed artwork, with hands-on work and a creative edge. Benefits kick in from day one, including medical, dental, 401K match, and weekly pay.

The Technician progresses from Tech I to Master Tech levels with experience, and works under supervision of the Team Leader in a heated hangar environment. Excellent communication in English is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vo-tech school in paint or on‑the‑job experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Masking and taping aircraft parts to avoid overspray.
• Sanding primer.
• Washing/cleaning aircraft with thinner.
• Applying all layers of paint including top coat.
• Laying out stripe and design schemes.
• Prep and scuff paint for trim.
• Re-masking aircraft and detail work.
• Inspect completed paint jobs.
• Paint mixing and color matching.
• Communicate in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vo-tech paint training

Tools

Air equipment

Polisher

Sander

Electrostatic paint guns

Laser level

Job description

West Star Aviation Inc. seeks an Aircraft Paint Technician for an on-site Grand Junction, CO position. The role covers painting from basic stripes to detailed artwork, with hands-on work and a creative edge. Benefits kick in from day one, including medical, dental, 401K match, and weekly pay.

The Technician progresses from Tech I to Master Tech levels with experience, and works under supervision of the Team Leader in a heated hangar environment. Excellent communication in English is required.