Aircraft Painter

Aerotek; Huntsville (AL); In loco; USD 34.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

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Aerotek in the Huntsville, AL region is seeking an Aircraft Painter to join a dedicated aviation paint team in Guntersville. The role focuses on body and component painting for UH-60s, with prep, priming, masking, and finishing tasks in a high-skill environment.

Candidates should have 4+ years of direct painting experience, preferably in aviation or autobody, and be adept with spray guns, primers, sealants, and booth setup.

Competenze

• 4+ years direct painting experience in aviation or autobody.
• Experience with high gloss finishes and show prep.
• Proficient in spray gun operation and paint mixing.
• Knowledge of booth setup and stencil work.

Mansioni

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Apply primers and sealants to ensure adhesion of paint.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and proper prep before painting.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE as required.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Conoscenze

Aviation painting

Automotive painting

4+ years exp

Spray gun use

Paint booth setup

Stencil application

Strumenti

Spray gun

Paint booth equipment

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Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Location: Guntersville, AL (40 mins east of Huntsville)

Will Consider Automotive Paint Experience

Job Description

The Aircraft Painter will work in the paint hangar/spray booth, focusing on painting the UH-60s body and components. This includes tasks such as cleaning, sanding, masking, applying primers, and spraying.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking.

• Apply primers and sealants to ensure proper adhesion of paint.

• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure they are properly prepared.

• Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.

Essential Skills

• Experience with painting in a professional environment in aviation or autobody.

• 4+ years experience in direct application of painting high gloss surfaces with prep for show car finish.

• Advanced to expert knowledge in spray gun usage and adjustments of paint mixtures.

• Advanced to expert knowledge of equipment setup for paint application booth settings.

• Advanced to expert knowledge of stencil application on post-paint surfaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to train individuals on proper application of paints to various surfaces.

• Experience working at Sikorsky is highly valued.

Why Work Here?

Join a great work environment within a rapidly growing company that offers future opportunities for advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a state-of-the-art aircraft paint facility that accommodates military, commercial, and civilian aircraft and utility vehicles. The 9,600 sq. ft. facility has capacity for Fixed-Wing aircraft up to 58 ft wingspan (BE-350 and below) and Rotary-Wing aircraft up to CH-47.

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Interested or know someone who may be a fit?

For more information, contact:

• Josiah Brown - [phone]

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.