Aviation Paint Technician — Precision Finishes, Overtime

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aviation leader to hire experienced Paint Technicians who oversee final aircraft finishing with precision and quality in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on appearance, durability, and performance of world-class aircraft.

This Full-Time | 4-Month Consultant (Contract-to-Hire) position offers a pay rate of $36.00 per hour with overtime and opportunities for professional growth within a premier aerospace team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of paint experience, including 3 years of corporate experience.
• Ability to obtain respirator certification (Pulmonary Function evaluation required).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with maintenance manuals and IPCs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements.
• Read engineering drawings to identify tasks for application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface.
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove paint.
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask areas of aircraft surface to protect windows and other areas.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas, apply putty to dents, and replace sealer before primer and paint.

Skills

Paint application

Read drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

IPC familiarity

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aviation leader to hire experienced Paint Technicians who oversee final aircraft finishing with precision and quality in Wichita, KS. The role focuses on appearance, durability, and performance of world-class aircraft.

This Full-Time | 4-Month Consultant (Contract-to-Hire) position offers a pay rate of $36.00 per hour with overtime and opportunities for professional growth within a premier aerospace team.