Aviation Painter Technician – Aircraft Component Finishing

Paylocity; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Major holidays paid

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Zulu Global is seeking an experienced Painter Technician to join its MRO painting team in Miami, FL. The role involves painting aircraft components and ensuring compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, approved data, and manufacturer instructions.

Responsibilities include surface prep, paint application, equipment maintenance, and documentation. Candidates should be able to read blueprints, follow detailed instructions, and work with minimal supervision in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience painting aircraft components per approved data and specs.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience using technical drawings, blueprints, and repair instructions.
• Experience operating paint equipment and related maintenance.
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain paint equipment and perform proper paint mixing and control.
• Prepare surfaces and perform stop-off, masking, priming, and top-coat application.
• Apply primer and top coat to aircraft components.
• Maintain paint booth conditions and environmental logs.
• Prepare components for final inspection (sealing bushings, stenciling, corrosion preventatives, minor polishing).
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical data.
• Use measuring instruments and other required tools.
• Perform maintenance and alteration tasks, including machining when required.
• Ensure compliance with FAA/EASA and manufacturer data.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and complete work records.

Skills

Blueprints

English communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Safety compliance

Quality control

Maintenance procedures

Tools

Paint equipment

Measuring instruments

Technical drawings interpretation

Job description

Zulu Global is seeking an experienced Painter Technician to join its MRO painting team in Miami, FL. The role involves painting aircraft components and ensuring compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, approved data, and manufacturer instructions.

Responsibilities include surface prep, paint application, equipment maintenance, and documentation. Candidates should be able to read blueprints, follow detailed instructions, and work with minimal supervision in a safety-conscious environment.