Aircraft Painters (entry-level with experience) – EU

In general, the Aviation Painter is responsible for the direct hands‑on labour necessary to complete the aircraft painting process to company and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and processes, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Cleaning and preparing operational areas of the site for aircraft painting activities.
• Staging the aircraft prior to the commencement of the painting process.
• Masking activities to protect the “not‑to‑paint” areas of the aircraft.
• Pre‑paint preparation of the “to‑paint” areas, including cleaning, paint removal, sanding, and abrading as required.
• Positioning stencils and other production aids to facilitate painting according to customer specifications.
• Mixing paints.
• Painting with electrostatic and HVLP equipment.
• Reading and interpreting aircraft paint drawings and following them accurately to accomplish the paint job, ensuring regulatory and customer placards are correct.
• Reading instructions and cautions/warnings/notes to ensure safe completion of assigned work.
• Installing mandatory and technical markings by paint or sticker decals as required.
• Ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of spray guns and other painting equipment.
• Performing additional and secondary duties supporting painting activities, such as cleaning technical areas and organizing production materials, as assigned.
• Attention to detail: A keen eye for detail is a must.
• Good work ethic: Be a team player, motivated, committed to instructions, punctual, and a true representation of the brand.
• Self‑starter: Strong desire to learn and develop career.
• Safety mindset: Adherence to safety rules for handling paints and chemicals.
• Rotating shifts: Willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Physical strength and stamina: Ability to work on feet for hours, reach high spots, and lift supplies.
• True quality mindset: Patience to apply multiple coats, work on detailed designs, and wait for drying.
• Language skills: Basic English or German.
• Communication style: Friendly, polite, collaborative, and effective in sharing information.

Qualifications

• Good starting net rates.
• 200+ hours per month.
• Paid annual leave.
• Good secondary benefits (health/pension schemes).
• Practical experience in surface preparation and paint application.
• Familiarity with industrial painting processes and safety.
• Ability to adapt to aviation‑specific standards.

Benefits

• Intensive training and mentorship program.
• Permanent contract upon successful onboarding.
• Competitive salary and shift premiums.
• Accommodation provided when working away from home.
• A stable, supportive, and professional work environment.
• A long‑term future in a growing international company.

We are looking for aspiring professional aircraft painters to join our team and build a long‑term career in a growing international company.