Aircraft Painter & Prep Specialist

telstaffing; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing is seeking an Aircraft Painter to join our team in Fairhope, AL. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of aircraft painting experience and will adhere to FAA/DOT safety and testing requirements.

Responsibilities include cleaning, prepping, painting, and curing parts, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and following production schedules and routing instructions. Strong attention to detail and English literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of aircraft painting experience required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must pass criminal background check and DOT pre-employment drug screen per FAA regulations.
• Ability to verify US citizenship or permanent residency per ITAR/EAR restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Clean aviation parts with specified cleaners and abrasives.
• Prepare for painting by cleaning, stripping, sanding or treating surfaces.
• Prepare parts for painting (clean, tape, aluminum prep, alodine).
• Operate and maintain paint equipment and guns; keep area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements; adhere to FAA regulations.
• Read and follow routing tags/sheets/travelers and production directives.
• Work according to production schedule and supervisor directions.

Skills

English literacy

Reading SDS

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Company software

Job description

TEL Staffing is seeking an Aircraft Painter to join our team in Fairhope, AL. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of aircraft painting experience and will adhere to FAA/DOT safety and testing requirements.

Responsibilities include cleaning, prepping, painting, and curing parts, while maintaining a clean, safe workspace and following production schedules and routing instructions. Strong attention to detail and English literacy are essential.