Aviation Aircraft Painter: Precision Finishes & Safety

Ststechnicaljobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a skilled aircraft painter to perform surface preparation, priming, and application of coatings on aircraft and ground support equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, applying decals and safety lines, and maintaining paint equipment, while adhering to FAA and customer requirements.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a solid knowledge of painting processes, and strong safety practices in a dynamic aircraft maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant aircraft painter experience.
• Knowledge of processes, techniques and materials used in painting aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of proper methods of preparing equipment for painting; caring for spray guns and painting materials.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in the trade.

Responsibilities

• Mask, trim, and prepare surfaces not to be painted; clean, sand and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply primer and finish coats to aircraft and GSE equipment using lacquers and enamels; apply decals and markings.
• Paint safety lines on floors when required.
• Work with fumes or toxic materials with appropriate protective equipment; mix and match paints as needed.
• Wash and clean exteriors of aircraft.
• Handle tools and materials; climb ladders and work in various positions.
• Maintain spray guns and painting equipment.
• Read and follow paint drawings and FAA/ customer requirements; maintain basic records.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Spray painting

Safety procedures

Reading and interpreting drawings

English communication

Tools

Spray guns

Job description

STS Technical Services is seeking a skilled aircraft painter to perform surface preparation, priming, and application of coatings on aircraft and ground support equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, applying decals and safety lines, and maintaining paint equipment, while adhering to FAA and customer requirements.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a solid knowledge of painting processes, and strong safety practices in a dynamic aircraft maintenance