Aircraft Painter & Prep Technician (5+ Years)

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

DailyPay

Health insurance

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter/Technician in Wichita, KS. The role involves reading engineering drawings, preparing surfaces, masking areas, and applying coatings to aircraft surfaces to meet quality standards.

The position supports production, flight test, and related areas on-site. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of aircraft and/or automotive painting experience, with strong prep and finishing skills.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings to identify tasks for paint application.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask aircraft surfaces to protect areas.
• Sand, grind, and buff surfaces; apply putty and sealant as prep for primer and paint.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings to identify tasks for paint application.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask aircraft surfaces to protect areas.
• Apply stripper and paints to aircraft surfaces.
• Masking and protection during painting operations in assigned bays.
• Sand, grind, and buff surfaces; apply putty and sealant as prep for primer and paint.
• Apply Alodine treatment as part of surface prep.
• Perform touch-up work as required.
• Document work per IPM and support production and flight test activities.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Aircraft painting

Safety compliance

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter/Technician in Wichita, KS. The role involves reading engineering drawings, preparing surfaces, masking areas, and applying coatings to aircraft surfaces to meet quality standards.

The position supports production, flight test, and related areas on-site. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of aircraft and/or automotive painting experience, with strong prep and finishing skills.