Paint Technician - 1 (Aerospace)

Location: Kinston, North Carolina, United States; onsite

Company

hirify.global provides private aviation services and operates aircraft with a focus on safety, service, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Prepare aircraft surfaces by masking, sanding, scuffing, cleaning, and priming as required.
• Mix paint and apply three topcoats, trim colors, and aircraft stripe schemes.
• Re-mask, detail, and inspect completed paint and stripping work.
• Perform work according to applicable FAA regulations, aircraft maintenance manuals, and structural repair manuals.
• Work with aircraft equipment in outdoor and hangar environments, including around noise, dust, chemicals, and paint fumes.
• Perform other paint-related duties assigned by the Lead or Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 1–3 years of current corporate jet, commercial aircraft, aerospace, or equivalent experience in stripping, sanding, priming, and painting.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to read detailed drawings and renderings, follow safety procedures, work independently, and maintain a rapid, quality-focused pace.
• Clear English reading, comprehension, and speaking ability required.
• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and all weather conditions; pass pulmonary and respiratory fit tests and FAA-required drug and alcohol testing.

Nice to have

• Forklift certification.
• Scissor lift certification.
• Experience with aviation maintenance software such as Corridor.
• US Passport.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to state-of-the-art aircraft and advanced technologies.
• Career development opportunities.
• Personal protective equipment, including respirators, eye protection, gloves, and coveralls, is required according to OSHA and company safety policies.
• Some travel is required, under 10%.