D84-Aircraft Painting

Aircraft Painter – C-17 Emergent Paint Center
Location: San Antonio, TX
Pay Rate: $40.81/hour
Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: 100% onsite; rotating shifts may be required

• Mix paints, coatings, and other chemical materials according to specifications.

• Prepare aircraft surfaces by sanding, masking, removing old paint, and applying surface treatments to ensure proper coating adhesion.

• Apply paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, and other coatings using spray guns, brushes, rollers, and related equipment.

• Apply aircraft insignia, lettering, and numerals using stencils.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications in DPS to complete painting assignments.

• Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

• Work at heights, on elevated platforms, and in confined spaces while following fall protection requirements.

• No specific degree requirement stated.

• 3–5+ years of aircraft painting or equivalent painting experience.

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience with sanding, masking/taping, paint mixing, surface preparation, and paint application.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Experience using spray guns, brushes, rollers, and aircraft coating materials.

• Experience handling hazardous chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Ability to meet physical requirements, including working at heights, climbing ladders, lifting approximately 35 pounds, and passing visual acuity and color perception tests.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required fall protection certification and safety training.

• C‑17 aircraft painting experience.

• 3–5+ years of experience painting military and commercial aircraft platforms.

• 3–5+ years of experience working with hazardous chemicals.

• Availability to work rotating shifts.

• Familiarity with fall protection requirements under applicable OSHA regulations.