Aircraft Painter

Paint the Future of Aviation:
Join a Leading Aerospace Team as an Aircraft Painter

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire experienced Aircraft Painters for an exciting opportunity in Tulsa, OK . If you have a passion for precision, take pride in producing high-quality finishes, and have extensive aircraft painting experience, this is your opportunity to contribute to the appearance, protection, and performance of world-class aircraft.

Bring your expertise to a team where craftsmanship, safety, and quality are at the heart of every project.

Job Title: Aircraft Painter

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant

Pay Rate: $45 - $48 per hour

Shift Requirements: Must be available to work any assigned shift

• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on business needs
• Must be able to stand for the entire 8-hour shift
• No per diem available for this position

As a Processor 4D (Aircraft Painter) , you'll play a critical role in aerospace manufacturing by applying protective and finish coatings that enhance aircraft durability, appearance, and performance. Your expertise will help ensure aircraft meet rigorous quality standards while supporting some of the industry's most advanced aviation programs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled aircraft painter who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a production environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional results.

• Set up and operate paint spraying equipment to apply interior, exterior, primer, protective, and finish coatings
• Mix, thin, and prepare paints and coatings to required specifications
• Apply coatings to aircraft parts, assemblies, and components with precision and consistency
• Perform touch-up work and rework when necessary
• Produce smooth, high-quality finishes while avoiding runs, imperfections, and inconsistencies

• Set up and operate chemical milling (chem-mill) processing equipment
• Remove specified amounts of metal from sheet metal parts, extrusions, forgings, and assemblies
• Perform anodizing, electroplating, cleaning, and other metal processing operations
• Monitor and maintain chemical solutions, tanks, voltage levels, temperatures, and immersion times

• Set up and operate ovens, furnaces, and quenching tanks
• Heat treat aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and other aerospace metals
• Load, position, and process parts to minimize warpage and ensure quality standards

• Program and operate robotic spray coating equipment
• Apply specialty coatings, including radar-absorptive materials
• Control spray patterns, flow rates, pressures, and robotic travel paths

• Read and interpret:
• Blueprints
• Engineering orders
• Planning documents
• Technical drawings
• Electronic work instructions
• Record manufacturing data and production statistics
• Train, coach, and assist fellow employees as needed
• Identify and report process, tooling, or material issues
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and certification requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft painting experience
• Experience mixing paints and coatings to specification
• Ability to assemble, operate, disassemble, and clean paint spray equipment
• Experience prepping, masking, and painting aircraft parts and assemblies
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical instructions
• Strong understanding of aerospace painting processes and quality requirements
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to work any assigned shift
• Ability to stand for an entire…