Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Pay: $28-$30 per hour on W2 (OT after 40 hours)

Per Diem: $600/week for eligible candidates

Relocation: Out-of-state candidates accepted; must relocate at own expense
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Shifts: Multiple shifts (must be willing to work all 7 shift schedules)
Interviews: Phone interviews
Openings: 30

Job Summary

The company is seeking experienced Aircraft Painters to support the 787 Program in North Charleston, South Carolina. This role involves preparing and painting aircraft sections according to customer designs and unique livery requirements. Candidates must be able to work at heights using fall protection equipment and successfully complete required training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform painting of aircraft sections per customer design and livery requirements
• Verify aircraft readiness for exterior finishing
• Prepare exterior aircraft surfaces for painting
• Apply primers, paints, finishes, and external markings
• Create necessary patterns and perform layout work
• Follow detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Comply with safety, FOD prevention, material handling, and quality standards
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly

Training Requirements

• Formal classroom and site foundational training (3–4.5 weeks on first shift)
• Must obtain and maintain Fall Protection Certification
• Successful completion of training is required to continue assignment

• Lift up to 25 lbs (occasionally 21–35 lbs)
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach for extended periods
• Frequently reach overhead and balance on ladders or uneven surfaces
• Occasionally climb 3–12 ft ladders or platforms
• Work around noise, solvents, sealants, metals, plastics, and elevated platforms
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum 1 year of painting experience (aircraft, automotive, or general painting)
• Willingness to work any assigned shift, including overtime
• Experience working at heights and using fall protection equipment
• Ability to complete fall protection training
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft paint experience
• 3+ years of aerospace or large-scale paint experience
• Experience with multi-stage paint processes (base coat/clear coat)

Desired Technical Knowledge

• Adhesive materials and processes (epoxy, urethane, sealants, composites)
• Color matching and paint formulation
• Reading engineering drawings and specifications
• General shop processes including FOD prevention and safety
• Organic chemical processing (priming, surface cleaning, top coating)
• Polymers and composite materials