**Job Title: Aircraft Painter (Will take automotive and industrial experience)** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled aircraft painters to support operations at a facility located at Melbourne airport. The role requires individuals with over two years of experience in paint preparation and painting corporate jets. Candidates must possess meticulous attention to detail and have knowledge of paint weight requirements in accordance with FAA standards. **Responsibilities** + Prepare and paint corporate jets with precision and attention to detail. + Ensure compliance with FAA standards regarding paint weight requirements. + Perform tasks including sanding, deburring, buffing, and spray painting. + Operate spray guns and work in paint booths effectively. + Conduct inspections to ensure quality and adherence to specifications. **Essential Skills** + Aircraft painting and prep experience. + Knowledge of aviation and aerospace industry standards. + Proficiency in sanding, buffing, and finishing techniques. + Experience with spray painting and sandblasting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Flexibility with shift availability, including 1st and 2nd shifts from Monday to Saturday. + Ability to work in an industrial hangar environment. + Attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions **Work Environment** The position is located in a hangar environment at Melbourne airport. It operates across multiple shifts, providing flexibility with one weekday and one weekend day off. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, Florida. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Melbourne Village,FL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.