Aircraft painter
Aircraft painters prepare surfaces (stripping, sanding, masking), apply primers, paints and clear coats, and apply regulatory markings. Their work contributes to corrosion protection and to keeping the aircraft within its mass limits.
Tasks
- Prepare and protect the areas to be treated.
- Apply products to specification and check coating thickness.
- Follow health, safety and environmental rules for chemical products.
How to get in
Industrial or vehicle painting courses, complemented by aviation-specific training, often through apprenticeships or adult education. Exact requirements vary by employer.