Aircraft Painter 7

Vertical Mag; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mag is seeking an Aircraft Painter to prepare, apply, and finish aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and quality standards. You will ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations while delivering polished, professional results.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years of aircraft painting experience, ability to interpret mechanical drawings, and basic PC skills to access manuals and IPCs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of aircraft painting experience.
• Must pass Pulmonary Function evaluation for respirator certification.
• Customer service and aviation work experience.
• Basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting and finishing.
• Apply primer, topcoat and final spray.
• Polish painted surfaces to a finished appearance.
• Inspect, touch-up and polish surfaces; install sealant and erosion tape.
• Layout aircraft to customer specifications.

Skills

Basic PC skills

Read maintenance manuals/IPC from PC

Read engineering drawings

Communication (written and verbal)

Education

Vocational training or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance manuals/IPC software

Job description

As an Aircraft Painter, you will contribute to the preparation, application, and finishing of aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your role involves ensuring all work complies with safety protocols, regulations, and customer expectations while delivering polished, professional results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to Company General Work Requirements (Factory, Shop and/or Hangar positions). Comply with environmental health, safety policies and procedures; participate in 5-S activities and perform all work in a safe and timely manner. Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts. Apply primer, topcoat and final spray. Polish painted surfaces for finished appearance. Inspect, perform touch-up and polish painted surfaces for a finished appearance. Install sealant and erosion tape. Performs and documents all work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required. Layout aircraft to customer specifications. Requirements Minimum of 4 year of aircraft painting experience. Satisfactory results on Pulmonary Function evaluation in order to obtain respirator certification. Formal vocational training or equivalent. Customer service and aviation work experience. Basic PC skills. Basic knowledge pulling maintenance manuals and IPCs from computer. Basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials. Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and/or aircraft status. Ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings. Miscellaneous Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Opportunity for growth and skill development in a leading aerospace company. About Our Client Our client is a global leader in aviation, committed to creating cutting-edge aircraft that set the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, they operate globally, including in the U.S., where they maintain a significant presence. The Wichita, KS, facility is dedicated to producing and maintaining some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, delivering unparalleled quality and service to their clients.

As an Aircraft Painter, you will contribute to the preparation, application, and finishing of aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your role involves ensuring all work complies with safety protocols, regulations, and customer expectations while delivering polished, professional results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to Company General…

As an Aircraft Painter, you will contribute to the preparation, application, and finishing of aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your role involves ensuring all work complies with safety protocols, regulations, and customer expectations while delivering polished, professional results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to Company General…

As an Aircraft Painter, you will contribute to the preparation, application, and finishing of aircraft surfaces to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Your role involves ensuring all work complies with safety protocols, regulations, and customer expectations while delivering polished, professional results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Adhere to Company General…