Paint Technician

Now Hiring: Paint Technicians | Aviation Industry Leader | Wichita, KS | $30.00–$35.00/hr

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring Paint Technicians in Wichita, KS to support a global leader in the aviation industry. In this role, you’ll bring your craftsmanship and attention to detail to the forefront—preparing, treating, and finishing aircraft surfaces to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and appearance.

What You’ll Do

• Interpret engineering drawings to identify paint preparation and application requirements.
• Prepare hangar and aircraft surfaces by applying safety absorbent, stripping old paint, and cleaning surfaces.
• Assist with positioning and moving aircraft into appropriate bays.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask aircraft to protect windows and other sensitive areas.
• Remove contaminants, sand, grind, buff, and apply putty or sealant as needed.
• Apply Alodine, primers, and paint using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-ups and finishing work to ensure a flawless result.
• Document all tasks per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM).
• Support production, flight test, and other departments as required.
• Assist fellow team members within your area of qualification.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Ability to follow safety and general work requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work in a fast-paced aviation environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with aircraft preparation, painting, and finishing (or equivalent industry experience).
• Knowledge of surface prep, masking, and chemical/paint application processes.
  
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with cutting-edge opportunities. By joining this aviation team, you’ll:

• Work with an organization known for innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry.
• Collaborate with skilled professionals in a culture built on safety, precision, and teamwork.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced processes in aircraft finishing and painting.
  
  

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to bring your skills to an industry-leading team and help deliver aircraft of the highest quality, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join as a Paint Technician in Wichita, KS!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.