Precision Aircraft Painter – High-Quality Finishes & Safety

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Safety gear provided

Health benefits

Professional environment in Sandton

Diverse aircraft projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join the finishing team, applying high-quality exterior paint finishes on aircraft, ensuring corrosion protection and aesthetic standards. You will work with aviation coatings, prepare surfaces, and apply priming, base coats, and topcoats, while observing safety protocols in a bustling Gauteng facility.

The role offers a stable full-time position with opportunities to contribute to prestigious aircraft projects in a prime

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter or similar industrial painting role.
• Knowledge of aviation-specific paints, primers, and surface preparation techniques.
• Proficiency with spray painting equipment and techniques.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aircraft surfaces for painting: cleaning, sanding, masking, priming.
• Apply primers, base coats, and topcoats with spray equipment.
• Ensure coating thickness and finish meet specifications.
• Follow safety procedures when handling paints and solvents.
• Inspect finished work and perform touch-ups as needed.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Spray painting

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join the finishing team, applying high-quality exterior paint finishes on aircraft, ensuring corrosion protection and aesthetic standards. You will work with aviation coatings, prepare surfaces, and apply priming, base coats, and topcoats, while observing safety protocols in a bustling Gauteng facility.

The role offers a stable full-time position with opportunities to contribute to prestigious aircraft projects in a prime