Aircraft Painter

AAA-USA Inc; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance Available

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

AAA-USA Inc is seeking a skilled aerospace paint technician to prepare, prime, coat, and finish aircraft structures using conventional and specialized spray equipment. You will read engineering drawings and match colors to exact specifications while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

Travel to Little Rock, AR or Kinston, NC may be required; relocation assistance and full benefits are available. Join a team committed to precision, efficiency, and on-time program execution.

Qualifications

• Aircraft painting experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and finishes with high accuracy.
• Willing to work any shift and travel to specified locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting.
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats per specifications.
• Apply primers and coatings using spray equipment.
• Read drawings and planning documents to ensure correct finishes.
• Match paint colors to specifications and inspect coating thickness.
• Maintain paint booths and equipment; handle hazardous materials per regulations.

Skills

Aerospace painting

Spray painting

Reading blueprints

Color matching

Tools

Spray guns

Paint equipment

Measuring tools

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.