Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter who is experienced in preparing and painting aircraft surfaces by following engineering drawings. This role involves applying chemicals and paint to aircraft surfaces while ensuring the protection of sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to identify tasks for preparing aircraft surfaces for chemical and paint application.
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floors and spray aircraft surfaces with stripper to remove existing paint.
• Assist in moving aircraft to designated areas, unmask, and re-mask aircraft surfaces for complete protection.
• 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

• Proficiency in painting and aviation techniques.
• Experience in paint preparation and using a spray gun.
• Ability to sand and repair surfaces.
• Minimum of 5 years of painting experience, which can include a combination of aircraft and automotive painting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with corporate jets.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.