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GAL Aerostaff

Aircraft Paint Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

An Aircraft or A & P Mechanic maintains and repairs different types of aircraft such as planes, jets or helicopters. Provides scheduled maintenance and inspections. May specialize in working on the frame, engine, electrical systems or other parts of an aircraft, or specialize in certain types of aircraft.

$70,198 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Aircraft Paint Technician GAL Aerostaff • Milan, Illinois •
PERMANENT
Updated 08/2026 Job Description Job Summary GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing is a company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions the aviation and aerospace industry. In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits programs and policies to better meet present and future requirements. As a Paint Technician you will be responsible for assisting in all phases of aircraft painting while maintaining compliance with all safety, company, federal, state and local regulations. We have 1st, 2nd, and weekend shift available. Training will take place on day shift. Responsibilities of this position include: Applies sealer, and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the stripping, priming, and painting processes Cleaning and sanding in preparation for the stripping, priming, and painting processes Applies etch and anti-corrosion coating to aircraft and rinsing Applies paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces Polishing and detailing exterior paint Fabricate stencils, mix paints, layout and apply stripes, layout and apply insignias Other duties as assigned. Top candidates will possess: Willingness to work on a team with both experienced technicians and mentor junior technicians with a calm demeanor Ability to communicate well in straightforward situations Organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment Excellent workmanship aptitude and a desire to initiate improvements Other requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent Ability to attain and retain AOA badge or Airport requirements Experience in auto or aircraft painting preferred Must be authorized to work in the USA. Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC.