Onsite Aircraft Painter – Exterior Finishes Specialist

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Commercial Airplanes in North Charleston, South Carolina seeks an Aircraft Painter to support the Component Paint Team on a variable shift, onsite.

The role focuses on preparing surfaces, applying primers and finishes, and adding external markings, with emphasis on safety and quality in a guided environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting.
• Ability to wear fall protection gear and safety equipment.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting.
• Performs layout and applies primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft.
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections.

Skills

Painting experience

Safety equipment

Shift flexibility

On-site work

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is currently seeking an Aircraft Painter to support the Component Paint Team in North Charleston, South Carolina on a variable shift.

We are committed to providing our team with equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting
• Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft
• Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections
  
  
  

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  
  
  

Aerospace Technician and Mechanic Aptitude Virtual Job Tryout: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. You will receive an email invitation at the address you provided in your application. From the date of the invitation, you will have 5 days to complete the assessment. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Availability to work variable shifts, with the understanding that your assigned shift will not be confirmed until after training
• Ability to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and mask
• 1+ years of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, industrial, or general painting
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of Aircraft paint experience
• 6+ months of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
  
  
  

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift:

This position is for a variable shift (shift 4). Variable shift means you will be assigned a shift at the time of hire based on business needs. You will remain on your assigned work shift until a re-evaluation is required. Shifts assigned for training may differ from your permanent work shift.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range level B: $55,680 - $64,000

Summary Pay Range level C: $65,280 - $67,320

University applicants are reminded that this job opportunity is also available on Handshake.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 12, 2027

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.