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Aircraft Painter I

Gulfstream


Job Location:

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 28
Posted: 5 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Aircraft Painter Iin GAC St. Louis


Unique Skills:

Must be able to work from scissor lift and must be able to wear fall restraint.

The compensation range for this role is $22.00 - $28.87 per hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications knowledge skills abilities education experience and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation comprehensive benefits plans wellness programs paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

Medical prescription dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance prepaid legal assistance home and auto insurance and accident insurance.


Education and Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year of painting experience.

Position Purpose:

The Aircraft Painter I prepares the aircraft for paint related operations by performing tasks safely within schedule while meeting quality expectations.
Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Mask sand and prepare aircraft for paint application.
  2. Apply glazing and sealing compounds in preparation for final painting.
  3. Operate and maintain all types of preparation and priming equipment. Mix paints and primers. .
  4. Perform leading edge sealant work in final detail. .
  5. Comply with all safety 5S and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment and ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).

Additional Functions:
  1. Properly care for and maintain shop equipment and tools as assigned. .
  2. Comply with Paint shop standard practices. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documentation.
  2. Able to pass Pulmonary Function Test to obtain respirator certification.
  3. Ability to use tools equipment and materials in the aircraft painting process. Able to climb ladders and stairs perform close tolerance work work in small spaces lift up to 40 pounds and work any shift.
  4. Must be computer literate.
  5. A working knowledge of paint processes and products (lacquers enamels epoxies urethanes and acrylics).
This job requires one to be able to read write speak and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 235111

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/18/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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