Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join our team. As a family-owned and operated aircraft painting and refinishing company, we have stood the test of time, providing superior painting, refinishing, and detailing services for decades. This role involves preparing, painting, and detailing aircraft according to company quality standards and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work under minimal supervision to safely prepare, paint, layout paint schemes, and detail according to schedule.
• Apply primer and finish coats, sand, prep for paint, and perform other detail work.
• Touch up primer and finish coats, including color matching and blending.
• Use spray gun for painting.
• Wear a respirator when painting.

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft painting.
• Experience in corporate or helicopter repaint or manufacturer shops preferred.
• Proficiency in sanding, painting, general labor, spray gun operation, cleaning, and prepping areas for painting.
• Knowledge of using hand tools and blasting.

Join our team and gain valuable experience that can be transferable to other segments. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), AD&D insurance, dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid sick time, paid time off, and vision insurance. You will work an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday from 7am to 3:30pm, with the possibility of overtime and weekend work depending on project status.

Work Environment

This position is based at our Mesa facility. The work environment includes using a spray gun and requires wearing a respirator when painting. The contract is for 6 months with the possibility to become permanent based on performance and attitude.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, Arizona

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.