Aircraft Painter

The Boeing Company; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an Aircraft Painter in North Charleston, SC to support the Decorative Paint Team. The role is onsite with a variable shift, offering opportunities for growth and a structured safety program.

Required painting experience and ability to work with protective gear are emphasized, along with the need to complete a technical assessment as part of the process. Relocation may be offered in some cases.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting.
• Ability to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, twist, squat and kneel for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Makes patterns, performs layout and applies primers, paints and finishes.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

Skills

Painting experience

Variable shifts

PPE safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking an Aircraft Painter to support the Decorative Paint Team in North Charleston, South Carolina on Variable shift.

We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting

• Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft

• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections

This position is expected to 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at North Charleston, SC (BSC)

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Availability to work variable shifts, with the understanding that your assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training

• 1+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting

• Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks

• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel

• Ability to carry/lift up to 10-35 pounds.

• Ability to work with High Hazard Chemicals

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3+ year aircraft painting experience or automotive

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift

This position is for variable shift (shift 4).Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Summary pay range level B: $55,680 - $64,000

Summary pay range level C: $65,280 - $67,320

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 28, 2026

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.