Senior Aircraft Painter - Finish & Polish Expert

Vertical Mag; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mag in Tucson is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to lead surface preparation, apply primer, topcoat and final spray, and polish painted surfaces to meet customer specifications. The role requires reading engineering drawings, working from maintenance manuals and IPC references, maintaining safety standards, and documenting all work per regulations.

This is a fast-paced position with opportunities for growth in a leading aerospace company, requiring a minimum of seven years of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of aircraft painting experience.
• Respirator certification obtained via pulmonary function evaluation.
• Formal vocational training or equivalent.
• Customer service and aviation work experience.
• Basic PC skills and ability to read maintenance manuals.
• Knowledge of regulations for transportation of hazardous materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts.
• Apply primer, topcoat and final spray.
• Polish painted surfaces for finished appearance.
• Inspect, perform touch-up and polish surfaces as required.
• Install sealant and erosion tape.
• Layout aircraft to customer specifications.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Surface prep

Quality inspection

Education

Vocational training

Tools

Maintenance manuals

IPC references

PC basics

Job description

Vertical Mag in Tucson is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to lead surface preparation, apply primer, topcoat and final spray, and polish painted surfaces to meet customer specifications. The role requires reading engineering drawings, working from maintenance manuals and IPC references, maintaining safety standards, and documenting all work per regulations.

This is a fast-paced position with opportunities for growth in a leading aerospace company, requiring a minimum of seven years of