Job Title:  Painter

Location: 

Wichita, KS, US, 67216

Business Unit:  Maintenance & Repair North America
Posting Date:  Aug 24, 2026
Job Description: 

Aviation Painter Technician

 

Your New Challenge in Aviation?

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career in the aerospace industry with a company committed to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction?

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (AeTR), located in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking an Aviation Painter Technician to join our growing team. As an FAA-certified repair station, we specialize in the overhaul and repair of landing gear, hydraulic components, actuators, hydrostatic components, and aircraft lighting systems. AeTR is part of First Aviation Services Inc., a leading aerospace maintenance and repair organization serving corporate, military, and airline customers worldwide.

If you are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and take pride in producing high-quality work, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, paint, and finish aircraft components in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
  • Apply aviation coatings including paint, lacquer, epoxy, and related materials.
  • Operate paint guns, dryers, cleaning stations, and other finishing equipment.
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical data, maintenance documents, and work instructions.
  • Maintain compliance with safety procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Handle and work with hazardous materials in accordance with established regulations and company policies.

Our Team

Located in Wichita, Kansas, AeTR is part of the First Aviation Services family of companies. Our team is dedicated to excellence in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. As our company continues to grow, we remain focused on quality workmanship, employee engagement, and exceptional customer service.

We Need Your Experience to Include

  • Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and repair station documentation written in English.
  • Experience with painting in the aerospace industry
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Previous painting, manufacturing, aviation, or industrial finishing experience preferred but not required. Specialized skills may be developed through on-the-job training.

You Should Bring

  • A strong commitment to safety and quality.
  • A results-oriented mindset and positive attitude.
  • Dependability and a willingness to learn new skills.
  • The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, crawl, kneel, bend, and stoop without restrictions.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must successfully complete a background check acceptable to management.
  • Must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings in accordance with company policy.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  40,000
Salary Maximum:  65,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Wichita