Aircraft Painter in Multiple Locations, Virginia at AAA United States Inc

Join Leading Aerospace Manufacturing Programs in Multiple Locations!

AAA USA is actively hiring experienced Aircraft Painters to support major aerospace manufacturing programs in Multiple Locations. We are seeking skilled professionals with experience preparing, masking, priming, and painting aircraft components, aerostructures, and assemblies while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term aerospace manufacturing program offering competitive pay, overtime opportunities, relocation assistance, and career growth within the aviation industry.

Why Aerospace Professionals Choose AAA USA:

• Competitive Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Long-Term Aerospace Programs
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Referral Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

• Prepare aircraft parts and assemblies for painting through cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation.
• Mix primers, sealants, and topcoats according to engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Apply primers, coatings, and finish paints using conventional and specialized spray equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and planning documents.
• Match paint colors and finishes to required specifications while ensuring coating consistency and quality.
• Perform paint touch-ups, rework, and repairs as required.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment to verify coating thickness and quality standards.
• Maintain paint booths, spray guns, and related equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Handle and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Support production schedules while maintaining compliance with safety, OSHA, customer, and aerospace quality standards.

• Aircraft painting or aerospace painting experience required.
• Experience operating industrial spray guns and paint application equipment.
• Ability to prepare, mask, prime, and paint aircraft structures and components.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, shades, and surface finishes with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and ladders.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Experience:

• Aircraft Painting
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Industrial Spray Painting
• Aircraft Surface Preparation
• Aerospace Primers and Topcoats
• Paint Mixing and Color Matching
• Aircraft Finishing
• Aerospace Quality Inspection