Aircraft Painter - Ground Support Equipment Specialist

STS Technical Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare, prime, and finish surfaces on aircraft and ground support equipment using lacquers, enamels, and epoxies. You will read drawings and follow FAA and customer requirements to ensure paint quality and part traceability.

The role requires meticulous surface preparation, spray gun operation, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant aircraft painter experience.
• Knowledge of painting processes and materials for aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Familiar with safety precautions required in painting work.

Responsibilities

• Mask, trim, and prepare surfaces not to be painted.
• Apply primer and finish coats to aircraft and GSE equipment.
• Read and interpret aircraft paint drawings and follow FAA requirements.
• Maintain and clean spray guns and painting equipment.
• Washes and cleans exteriors of aircraft.
• Ensure accurate time and material records.

Skills

Aircraft painting knowledge

Spray gun operation

Safety procedures

FAA knowledge

Tools

Spray equipment

AMROS system knowledge

Job description

STS Technical Services in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare, prime, and finish surfaces on aircraft and ground support equipment using lacquers, enamels, and epoxies. You will read drawings and follow FAA and customer requirements to ensure paint quality and part traceability.

The role requires meticulous surface preparation, spray gun operation, and adherence to safety standards.