We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Painter who is experienced in preparing and painting aircraft surfaces by following engineering drawings. This role involves applying chemicals and paint to aircraft surfaces while ensuring the protection of sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings to identify tasks for preparing aircraft surfaces for chemical and paint application.
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floors and spray aircraft surfaces with stripper to remove existing paint.
• Assist in moving aircraft to designated areas, unmask, and re-mask aircraft surfaces for complete protection.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and contaminants using water, solvents, air blowers, and brushes.
• Sand, grind, and polish aircraft surfaces, apply putty to dents, and replace sealer in preparation for primer and paint application.

• Proficiency in painting and aviation techniques.
• Experience in paint preparation and using a spray gun.
• Ability to sand and repair surfaces.
• Minimum of 5 years of painting experience, which can include a combination of aircraft and automotive painting.

• Experience with corporate jets.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can apply your skills on a range of aircraft. The company values expertise and offers competitive compensation for seasoned professionals.

Work Environment

The role will be based at the facility in Wichita, KS, where you will work in a non-climate controlled environment with customer interactions. Shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday, either from 6:42am to 3:12pm or from 3:12pm to 11:42pm. The dress code includes jeans, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.