Aircraft Painter: Precision Coatings & Finishes

Amentum company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Painter in Hawaii to perform striping and painting of aircraft and related components, ensuring compliance with chemical handling and safety procedures. The role coordinates with maintenance in prepping aircraft surfaces for painting.

Responsibilities include surface prep, paint application, masking, insignia painting, and adherence to military publications and PPE standards. A applicable license and physical capability to use PPE/respirators are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in aircraft painting and prep preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft painting processes and materials.
• Knowledge of military publications and diagrams.
• Must pass PPE/Respirator physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coats aircraft and components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, or other material.
• Removes old paint using liquid remover, scraper, or plastic media blasting.
• Smooths surfaces with sandpaper/steel wool.
• Roughens aluminum surfaces to aid paint adherence.
• Masks/unmasks areas to be painted; applies insignia with stencils.

Skills

Surface prep

Paint application

Safety procedures

Hazardous materials handling

Reading specs/diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Specialized training course desirable

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Spray guns

Paint stripping tools

Job description

Amentum seeks an Aircraft Painter in Hawaii to perform striping and painting of aircraft and related components, ensuring compliance with chemical handling and safety procedures. The role coordinates with maintenance in prepping aircraft surfaces for painting.

Responsibilities include surface prep, paint application, masking, insignia painting, and adherence to military publications and PPE standards. A applicable license and physical capability to use PPE/respirators are required.