Join a global leader in aviation, known for designing and servicing exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. We’re a people-driven company that values passion, diversity, and authenticity, empowering you to reach your full potential. Grow with us and be part of shaping the future of aviation! Job Title: **Exterior Finisher, Painter** Job Type: **Full time; contract** Location: **Tucson, AZ** Schedule: **2nd shift** Pay Rate: **$27.00 - $43.00 per hour** **Job Description** **What are your contributions to the team?** + Adhere to General Work Requirements (Factory, Shop and/or Hangar positions). + Comply with environmental health, safety policies and procedures; participate in 5-S activities and perform all work in a safe and timely manner. + Perform surface preparation on aircraft and component parts. + Apply primer, topcoat and final spray + Polish painted surfaces for finished appearance. + Inspect, perform touch-up and polish painted surfaces for a finished appearance. + Install sealant and erosion tape. + Performs and documents all work performed per appropriate manuals and regulations as required. + Layout aircraft to customer specifications. **How can you thrive in this role?** + You typically have a minimum of one (1) year of painting experience (i.e. aviation, automotive or marine). + You provide satisfactory results on Pulmonary Function evaluation in order to obtain respirator certification. + You have formal vocational training or equivalent. + You possess customer service and aviation work experience. + You possess basic PC skills. + You have basic knowledge pulling maintenance manuals and IPCs from computer. + You have basic knowledge of regulations dealing with transportation of hazardous materials. + You have demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal form on individual and/or aircraft status. + You have demonstrated ability to interpret and work with mechanical engineering drawings. **Requirements:** + Minimum 5 years **corporate** painting experience + Need to have prep work experience + Need to have paint gun experience **Pay Details:** $27.00 to $43.00 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy 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