Your next aviation opportunity starts here! TeamGlobal is seeking a talented Aircraft Parts Painter near St. Louis in Chesterfield, MO, to join a high-performing team focused on delivering top-tier aerospace coatings and finishes.If youre ready to take your painting career further, build new skills, and work alongside industry experts, now is the perfect time to make your move.Contact your TeamGlobal recruiter today for full details and information about our outstanding benefits.Join TeamGlobal, where excellence empowers us.
Role Summary
* In this role, you will prepare, prime, and apply finish coatings to aircraft parts, components, nacelles, and flight control surfaces in alignment with aerospace-quality standards. You will support the facility’s paint operations by performing detailed surface preparation, mixing coatings to specification, and applying finishes in accordance with technical data, regulatory requirements, and organizational procedures. Education & Job Requirements
* Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
* Must have a minimum of 3 years of aircraft painting experience.
* Must have a valid driver’s license.
* Must have knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in aircraft painting and methods of mixing paint colors.
* Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical publications.
* Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions and maintain strong attention to detail.
* Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills
* You will have aviation painting experience on either fixed-wing or rotorcraft platforms. Job Duties / Functions
* You will be researching technical data and performing aircraft painting functions in accordance with maintenance manuals, FAA regulations, and organizational policies.
* You will be cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to properly prepare and condition surfaces for painting.
* You will be mixing and thinning paints and coatings to specified color and consistency requirements.
* You will be masking and protecting surfaces not designated for painting.
* You will be spraying primers, protective coatings, decorative finishes, and other materials using approved spray equipment.
* You will be performing general maintenance tasks such as equipment upkeep and shop housekeeping.
* You will be stripping, sanding, masking, and applying insignias, symbols, designs, or spanings using stencils, patterns, or spray equipment.
* You will be regulating equipment controls to properly cure and dry coatings.
* You will be setting up portable ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding as required.
* You will be ensuring all documentation is completed accurately in training records and signed by appropriate leadership.
