Aircraft Painter I - First Shift, Aviation Finishes

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Painter I in St. Louis for hands-on work preparing aircraft surfaces and applying coatings. The role requires standing and climbing, mask/sand operations, and meticulous prep work to ensure top-quality finishes.

You will operate priming and painting equipment, mix paints, and apply sealants while maintaining safety and cleanliness. A high school diploma and at least one year of painting experience are required, with the ability to use a scissor lift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of painting experience.
• Must be able to work from scissor lift and must be able to wear fall restraint.

Responsibilities

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Operate and maintain painting prep and priming equipment; mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail.
• Adhere to safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies; protect aircraft interior.

Skills

Fall protection

Scissor lift

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace is seeking an Aircraft Painter I in St. Louis for hands-on work preparing aircraft surfaces and applying coatings. The role requires standing and climbing, mask/sand operations, and meticulous prep work to ensure top-quality finishes.

You will operate priming and painting equipment, mix paints, and apply sealants while maintaining safety and cleanliness. A high school diploma and at least one year of painting experience are required, with the ability to use a scissor lift