Aviation Finishing Technician — Precision Coatings

McFarlane Aviation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Job summary

AV8 MRO in Houston is seeking a Finishing Technician to restore and finish landing gear parts for corporate jets. You will apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with procedures.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in aircraft finishing and can read technical manuals and drawings. Expect a hands-on role in a plating/paint shop with strict PPE usage and a focus on flight-safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2)+ years of experience in aircraft, automotive, or industrial finishing/plating (landing gear experience preferred).
• Basic knowledge of surface preparation, plating, and coating processes.
• Ability to read technical manuals, engineering drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair and finish landing gear parts using plating, coating, and finishing processes.
• Inspect finished work for quality and compliance with specs.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Reading technical manuals

Willingness to learn aerospace

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Spray Booths

Plating Tanks

Blast Cabinets

Curing Ovens

Job description

AV8 MRO in Houston is seeking a Finishing Technician to restore and finish landing gear parts for corporate jets. You will apply primers, topcoats, and specialty coatings, while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with procedures.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in aircraft finishing and can read technical manuals and drawings. Expect a hands-on role in a plating/paint shop with strict PPE usage and a focus on flight-safety compliance.