Aircraft Painter - Wichita, KS

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

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Aircraft Painter - Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS Posted: 10/1/2025

Job Description

Job ID#:

213286

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Aircraft Painter/Technician in Wichita, KS. Job ID#213286

Corporate Jets

Seeking full body aircraft paint experience.

Job Description:

Seeking a Paint Technician with a minimum of 5 Years (aircraft and/or automotive together).

Adhere to General Work Requirements

Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface.

Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint.

Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay.

Mask, unmask, and re-mask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage.

Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, and/or brushes..

Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint.

Apply Alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment.

Perform touch-up work as required.

Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)

Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required.

Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled