Aircraft Painter

AAA-USA Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AAA USA Inc in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare parts for painting, mix primers and topcoats, and apply coatings to aerospace structures according to specs.

You will read engineering drawings, match colors, and perform inspections to ensure coating quality while maintaining safety and environmental standards. This is a full-time on-site role with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Aircraft painting or aerospace painting experience required.
• Experience operating industrial spray guns and paint application equipment.
• Ability to prepare, mask, prime, and paint aircraft structures and components.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and surface finishes with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
• Match paint colors and finishes to required specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
• Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
• Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support production schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Color matching accuracy

Attention to detail

Willing to work any shift

Tools

Industrial spray guns

Paint application equipment

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Little Rock, AR or Kinston, NC.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay.
• Overtime Opportunities.
• Long-Term Aerospace Programs.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Referral Programs.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
• Match paint colors and finishes to required specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
• Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
• Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support production schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

Requirements:

• Aircraft painting or aerospace painting experience required.
• Experience operating industrial spray guns and paint application equipment.
• Ability to prepare, mask, prime, and paint aircraft structures and components.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and surface finishes with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.