Aircraft Painter

Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will interpret engineering drawings, properly prepare aircraft surfaces, and apply chemical treatments and paint with precision. This role requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to identify tasks required for preparing and painting aircraft surfaces.

• Apply safety absorbent to the hangar floor and use chemical stripper to remove existing paint from aircraft.

• Assist with moving aircraft into proper positions and perform unmasking and re‑masking to protect windows and other sensitive components.

• Remove stripper, excess paint, and contaminants using water, solvents, air blowers, and brushes.

• Sand, grind, and polish aircraft surfaces; apply putty to dents; and replace sealer in preparation for primer and paint application.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of painting experience , including a combination of aircraft and automotive painting.

• Proficiency in painting, aviation paint preparation, spray gun operation, sanding, and surface repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on corporate jets .

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your experience in aircraft painting is valued. Enjoy a supportive environment focused on skill development, craftsmanship, and long‑term professional growth.

Work Environment

• Work on‑site at a facility in Wichita, KS .

• Non‑climate‑controlled environment with customers present.

• Monday–Friday shifts:

• 6:42 AM – 3:12 PM , or

• 3:12 PM – 11:42 PM

• Dress Code: Casual (jeans, t‑shirt, tennis shoes).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Mar 6, 2026.

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.