Aerospace Aircraft Painter: Precision Finishes & Training

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training on techniques and materials

Modern painting bays

Job summary

Paarl-based aircraft MRO facility seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare surfaces and apply high-quality finishes in accordance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include surface prep, priming, base and clear coats, inspection, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Proficiency with spray equipment and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for durable, aesthetically pleasing results.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Aircraft Painter or in a similar automotive/industrial painting role.
• Ability to read and interpret paint specifications and SDS.
• Proficiency with spray painting equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Mix and apply primer, base coats, and clear coats according to specs.
• Operate spray guns, airbrushes, and other painting equipment to achieve uniform finishes.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform corrections as needed.
• Follow safety protocols including PPE and ventilation procedures.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Attention to detail

SDS reading

Tools

Spray guns

Airbrushes

Sanding tools

Job description

Paarl-based aircraft MRO facility seeks an experienced Aircraft Painter to prepare surfaces and apply high-quality finishes in accordance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include surface prep, priming, base and clear coats, inspection, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Proficiency with spray equipment and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for durable, aesthetically pleasing results.