Job Title: Aircraft Paint Prepper

Job Description

We are seeking experienced aircraft painters to join our team at the Melbourne airport facility. Candidates should possess over 2 years of experience in paint preparation and painting of corporate jets. A keen eye for detail and understanding of paint weight requirements as per FAA standards is essential.

Will consider those with painting experience in the automotive and boating industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and paint corporate jets with precision and adherence to FAA standards.
• Utilize skills in prepping, sanding, deburring, and buffing to ensure a flawless finish.
• Operate spray guns and other painting equipment efficiently within a paint booth environment.
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Adapt to varying shift schedules as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate aviation painting.
• Proficiency in aircraft painting and prepping techniques.
• Attention to detail and precision in work.
• Flexible availability for shift work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial painting processes such as sandblasting and blasting.
• Familiarity with inspection standards in an aerospace environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne Florida

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 – $34.00/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 Melbourne Village,FL.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek:

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.

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