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Aircraft Painter (B003 CA)
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What they do
A Coating or Industrial Painter paints a variety of finished manufactured products using paint and enamel spray guns.
$46,987 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Aircraft Painter (B003 CA)
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc
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Fresno, California
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/28/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
The Aircraft Painter coats surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices, removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool, roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to insure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, and paint insignia, letters or numerals on aircraft surface, using stencils.
Responsibilities
Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
Safety procedures for Chemicals handling.
Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
Strong ability on paint spraying
Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.
Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
Installs masking for strips or other aircraft painting detail.
May perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
May assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
Sets up ladders, and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
Ensures all Federal and local environmental and
OSHA/TOSHA
regulations are complied with.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
Safety procedures for Chemicals handling.
Knowledge of blueprints and painting diagrams.
Strong ability on paint spraying
Understand technical management and quality assurance procedures.
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.
Must be able to be certified and/or able to wear a respirator.
Prepare surfaces to be painted or sealed as requested by the working instructions using abrasives, solvents, and brushes.
Installs masking for strips or other aircraft painting detail.
May perform sealant application assuring compliance with technical and quality requirements.
May assist with application or installation of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
Ensures the use of appropriate technical references and tools in performing paint and sealing duties.
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all currently used painting or sealing equipment.
Sets up ladders, and scaffolding according to regulations and aircraft requirement.
Ensures all Federal and local environmental and
OSHA/TOSHA
regulations are complied with.
Education:
High School or GED familiar
Qualifications
Minimum 2 years' experience in automotive or military detailing, for entry level painter experience rate or 1 year of related and recent experience in the aeronautical environment.
Secret Clearance
Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
"Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
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