Airframe Paint Prep Technician Apprentice

TEL Staffing & HR; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEL Staffing & HR is seeking an Aircraft A/C Prep Trainee to join our client’s aviation paint shop in Savannah. You will work alongside experienced painters to prepare exterior surfaces, mask areas, and support primer/topcoat application.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints, and the stamina to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and safety are emphasized, with potential advancement through certification and hands-on experience in corrosion protection and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paint experience in a technical environment or trade school preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exterior aircraft surfaces for primer/topcoat and mask windows, probes, antennas, and required areas.
• Assist with and apply corrosion preventative materials to aircraft.
• Apply primer and sanding surfacer to aircraft.
• Use tools to sand primer and surfacer in prep for base coat.
• Comply with safety, 5S, and PPE; protect interior with specialized PPE.

Skills

English language proficiency

Blueprint Reading

Manual Dexterity

Safety Compliance

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

TEL Staffing & HR is seeking an Aircraft A/C Prep Trainee to join our client’s aviation paint shop in Savannah. You will work alongside experienced painters to prepare exterior surfaces, mask areas, and support primer/topcoat application.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to read blueprints, and the stamina to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and safety are emphasized, with potential advancement through certification and hands-on experience in corrosion protection and