Aircraft Painter: Precision Coatings & Insignia Expert

Amentum; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role covers stripping and painting aircraft and related components, preparing surfaces, masking areas, and applying insignia using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other tools.

You will ensure proper handling of chemicals and PPE while coordinating with maintenance teams. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and the ability to meet PPE/respirator physical standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Desirable completion of a specialized training course.
• Actual and recent experience in aircraft painting preferred.
• Knowledge of military publications/diagrams is mandatory.
• Must pass PPE/respirator physical requirements and have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coats aircraft surfaces with paint, lacquer, epoxy or other materials using brushes, rollers and spray equipment.
• Removes old paint with remover, scraper or plastic media blasting.
• Smooths surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool; roughens aluminum for paint adhesion.
• Masks areas not to be painted and applies insignia using stencils.
• Coordinates with maintenance and follows chemical/hazardous material procedures.

Skills

PPE/Respirator compliance

Aircraft painting knowledge

Surface prep

Stencil/insignia application

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of specialized training course

Tools

Spray guns

Brushes

Rollers

Plastic media blasting

Sandpaper/steel wool

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role covers stripping and painting aircraft and related components, preparing surfaces, masking areas, and applying insignia using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other tools.

You will ensure proper handling of chemicals and PPE while coordinating with maintenance teams. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and the ability to meet PPE/respirator physical standards.