Precision Aircraft Painter & Finishing Specialist

Daher; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Daher in Sandpoint, Idaho, seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare, prime, paint, and inspect aircraft structures and components, ensuring cosmetic quality and corrosion protection in line with engineering specs and FAA requirements.

You will work independently and with teams to support schedules and continuous improvement, handling primers, coatings, and markings while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industrial painting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Experience operating spray equipment and doing paint mixing calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft, components, and assemblies for paint using cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface prep.
• Mix primers, reducers, and topcoat materials per specs and data sheets.
• Apply primers, topcoats, clear coats, and protective finishes with approved spray equipment.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects like runs, sags, fish eyes, orange peel.
• Perform touch-up, rework, polishing, and refinishing to meet quality standards.
• Apply aircraft markings, decals, and customer-specific paint schemes.
• Document materials used, work performed, and production status.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Daher in Sandpoint, Idaho, seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare, prime, paint, and inspect aircraft structures and components, ensuring cosmetic quality and corrosion protection in line with engineering specs and FAA requirements.

You will work independently and with teams to support schedules and continuous improvement, handling primers, coatings, and markings while maintaining safety and environmental standards.