Detail‑Oriented FAA Aircraft Paint Technician

Rio Staffing LLC.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

9 Paid Holidays

401k with Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Rio Staffing LLC. represents a Burlington, WA aviation repair station seeking a Repair Station Painter to safely prepare, paint, and detail aircraft components under FAA and company standards.

The role requires a high attention to detail and hands-on experience with industrial coatings, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics. Work is performed in a controlled shop environment with standard business hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in related industrial or automotive paint processes.
• Knowledge of lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics.
• Ability to work in a fumes-heavy, noisy environment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and FAA documentation familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, paint, and detail aircraft components with masking, sanding, and glazing.
• Operate and maintain paint prep and priming equipment.
• Perform leading-edge sealant work during final detailing.
• Coordinate with supervision and Inspection for FAA paperwork and quality signs.
• Follow SOPs with sanding, spray, sealants, and paint strippers; use corrosion-control chemicals.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear applicable PPE.
• Suggest improvements to shop processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

FAA compliance knowledge

Paint process knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual-action sanders

Paint sprayers

Sealants

Corrosion-preventive chemicals

Job description

Rio Staffing LLC. represents a Burlington, WA aviation repair station seeking a Repair Station Painter to safely prepare, paint, and detail aircraft components under FAA and company standards.

The role requires a high attention to detail and hands-on experience with industrial coatings, lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics. Work is performed in a controlled shop environment with standard business hours and a comprehensive benefits package.