Aircraft Paint Finish & Detail Technician

Aircraft Paint Finish & Detail Technician
** Who are we?
** As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners  Daher’s Sandpoint, Idaho site is a key U.S. aircraft manufacturing and support location specializing in the hand built production of the Kodiak aircraft family.

The facility supports final assembly, painting, inspection, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for the Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900, serving commercial, multi mission, and public service customers worldwide. In addition to manufacturing, the site provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance, technical support, and quality oversight, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and customer requirements, while continuing to expand production capabilities and reinforcing its role as a center of excellence for rugged, mission ready turboprop aircraft within Daher’s global network.

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* Job Description:

** Aircraft Paint Finish & Detail Technician plays a critical role in delivering the high-quality appearance, finish, and craftsmanship expected of Daher and Kodiak aircraft. This position supports all phases of the aircraft paint process, from paint layout and surface preparation through final detailing, finish protection, and quality inspection. The technician ensures all paint schemes, graphics, markings, and finishes are applied accurately to engineering specifications while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail, precision, and pride in workmanship. The Aircraft Paint Finish & Detail Technician performs paint layout, masking, stencil fabrication, surface preparation, decal installation, polishing, detailing, touch-up work, and final appearance inspections to ensure every aircraft leaves the facility with a professional, customer-ready finish.  
** Primary

Role and Responsibilities:

** Paint Layout & Preparation
* Interpret paint drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
* Lay out and verify stripes, logos, placards, decals, and aircraft markings.
* Create and apply stencils, templates, and masking materials.
* Prepare aircraft surfaces through cleaning, sanding, scuffing, and chemical treatments.
* Apply primers, sealers, and corrosion protection coatings.
* Inspect layouts and prepared surfaces prior to paint application.

Finishing & Detailing
* Detail, polish, and protect aircraft interiors and exteriors.
* Install decals, graphics, registration markings, and placards.
* Buff and polish painted surfaces to achieve required finish standards.
* Perform paint touch-ups, cosmetic repairs, and defect removal.
* Prepare aircraft for customer delivery presentations.

Quality & Inspection
* Inspect paint layouts, graphics, and finished surfaces for quality and compliance.
* Identify, document, and help resolve finish discrepancies.
* Complete required quality records and work documentation.
* Support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Teamwork & Safety
* Collaborate with painters, production, engineering, and quality teams.
* Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
* Safely handle paints, chemicals, and detailing products.
* Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.
* Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.  
** What you need to have:
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* Required Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED required.
* Five (5) or more years of experience in aircraft painting, aircraft detailing, aerospace manufacturing, industrial coatings, or a closely related field.
* Ability to read, interpret, and follow engineering drawings, paint renderings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
* Demonstrated experience performing paint layout, masking, surface preparation, decal installation, detailing, and finish inspection activities.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
* Ability to safely work with paints, primers, solvents, coatings, chemicals, and cleaning agents.
* Proficiency in the use of hand tools, electro static guns, measuring equipment, polishing tools, and…