Aircraft Painter

As an Aircraft Painter, you will be responsible for the spray application of various aerospace paints on diverse substrates and product configurations. This includes setting up and applying primers and finish coats for commercial aircraft. Your role will involve supporting operations such as masking, racking, turning, and sanding, alongside maintaining equipment and mixing paints. Responsibilities Perform spray or brush applications of alodine, primers, or finish coatings according to engineering planning. Mix ingredients to create specific finishes as per requirements. Conduct masking, racking, turning, and sanding operations. Maintain equipment and oversee paint mixing operations. Select and apply paint based on engineering planning documents. Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience in aircraft painting required. Must have experience applying topcoat finishes. Experience with Boeing aircraft is preferred. Work Schedule Must be flexible on shift Must be willing to work 50-60+ hours per week if necessary Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.