Aircraft Painter - Weekend Shift

Aircraft Painter I – Weekend Shift in GAC Appleton

Shift Details

• Friday through Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 36 hours per week, paid for 40 hours

Overview

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1, and a retirement savings plan. Visit  to learn more about our benefits plans.

• Mask, sand, and prepare aircraft for paint application.
• Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
• Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment.
• Mix paints and primers.
• Perform leading‑edge sealant work in final detail.
• Comply with all safety, 5‑S, and housekeeping policies; use personal protective equipment; ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
• Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned.
• Follow paint‑shop standard practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of painting experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
• Ability to pass a pulmonary function test to obtain respirator certification.
• Skilled in using tools, equipment, and materials in the aircraft painting process; ability to climb ladders and stairs, perform close‑tolerance work, work in small spaces, lift up to 40 lb, and work any shift.
• Computer literate.
• Working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, acrylics).

• Requisition Number: 230133
• Category:
  Operations
• Percentage of Travel:
  None
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Posting End Date: 03/31/2026
• Shift: Weekend Days
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
• Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.