FAA Aircraft Painter

Job Description

Color Outside the Cockpit – Launch Your Career in Aerospace Painting with PDS Tech Commercial!

Location: Savannah, GA Pay Rate: 28.75/hour Schedule: 3rd Shift (9pm - 5am)

Create, Protect, and Perfect the Skies.

Are you a skilled painter with a passion for precision and aviation? PDS Tech Commercial is looking for an experienced Aircraft Painter II to join our dynamic aerospace team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing, painting, and detailing aircraft with the highest attention to quality, ensuring every project meets our rigorous standards. If you’re ready to bring your skills to the next level in a thriving industry, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Essential Functions:

Safely perform aircraft preparation, painting, and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision. Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.

Follow standard operating procedures when using tools and equipment such as dual action sanders, hydraulic lift platforms and paint sprayers. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools.

Follow standard operating procedures when using sealants, paint strippers and corrosion-preventive chemicals and use protective equipment as required.

Comply with safety rules and procedures and be alert for unsafe conditions. Address unsafe conditions before putting people or property at risk.

Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.

Assist with aircraft movement in hangars.

Offer continuous improvement ideas/participate in continuous improvement activities.

Other Requirements:

A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics).

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Able to use tools and equipment associated with the aircraft painting process.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.

Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.

Able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small restricted areas, lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.

Must be computer literate.

Must be able to Sand and Buff.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Two (2) years' experience in related paint processes.

Aircraft industry experience preferred.

Valid Driver’s License required.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re committed to excellence, innovation, and creating a positive work environment. As an Aircraft Painter II, you’ll:

Work with Top Talent: Join a skilled and passionate team that values your expertise and commitment to quality.

Growth and Development: Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning in the exciting aerospace industry.

Culture of Safety: Work in a culture where safety is our top priority, and we support each other to thrive in our roles.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to the safety and success of aviation projects around the world.

Pay Details: 28.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time