Aircraft Painter

AIRCRAFT PAINTER POSTED 5/16/2025

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COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT

JACKSONVILLE, FL

NO TOOLS REQUIRED

JOB DUTIES

The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smoothes surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.

Prepares aircraft and component assembly surfaces for paint operations by hand and mechanical sanding methods, plastic media blasting (PMB), and other necessary processes.

Sets up, operates, and cleans paint/de-paint and corrosion control equipment and tools.

Prepares, mixes, and applies sealants, aero filler compounds, resins, primers, military NT coatings, and finish top coat paint using a variety of different application techniques.

Fabricates and applies stencil markings to component assembly parts and aircraft using several methods including silk screens and maskant aids per blueprint drawings.

Conducts inspections on aircraft and component assembly surfaces to ensure work completed is done to required standard. Documents any deviations from specifications and performs necessary processes to meet requirements.

Ensures compliance with all relevant rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, contracts, facilities and other pertinent Company policies.

Provides guidance and training to new or lesser skilled paint operation personnel.

Performs other duties as directed by supervision and management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

2+ years' experience in the position responsibilities listed above

Ability to work rotating shift

Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment.

Ability to complete Fall protection training/respirator and audio

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

2+ years' hands on experience sanding, taping, mixing material, the application of paint

2+ years' experience working on military and commercial platforms

1+ years' experience working with hazardous chemicals

Aircraft painting experience

FACILITY DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well. A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.

Our recruiters strive to connect qualified individuals with opportunities. With hundreds of jobs across the nation, Strom offers opportunities no matter where you are.

PAY

**Please check with recruiter to see if you qualify for per diem, travel pay, or numerous bonuses. These items vary by job.