**Light Industrial/Manufacturing** **Aircraft Painter B** North Charleston, SC Posted: 1/22/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 215147 Job Category: Light Industrial/Manufacturing Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 Shift: 1 Positions Available: 30 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Painter B, in North Charleston, SC. Job ID#215147** **Job Description:** Performs painting of aircraft sections per customer's design and unique livery requirements. Verifies aircraft is ready for exterior finish. Makes necessary patterns, performs layout and applies prescribed primers, paints and finishes to exterior of aircraft. Prepares exterior surface of aircraft for painting. Applies aircraft finishes and external markings to aircraft sections. This position is 100% onsite.The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D. Candidates must be able to support all shifts per business needs. Shifts will be assigned during assignment to meet business needs. Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination **Paint Experience** Adhesive Materials/Processes - Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc) and processes. Color Match - Knowledge of color space, color analysis, paint formulation, and paint application techniques to evaluate, match, and develop decorative finishes. Engineering Drawings & Specs - Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design). General Shop Processes - Complete knowledge of shop processes to include Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Materials & Processing - Knowledge of material processing for metals (e.g., welding forging, heat treat, machining, forming), polymers and composites (e.g., autoclave curing, lay-up, co-curing, repair), sealants and finishes processing (e.g., plating, painting, surface preparation, fay surface sealing, fillet sealing), and ceramic (e.g., high temperature processing, machining) and electronic materials (e.g., soldering, printed circuit board cleaning, conformal coating). Organic Chemical Processing - Knowledge of organic chemical processes (such as top-coating, priming, surface cleaning). Polymers & Composite Materials - Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins). **Ability to perform the following requirements:** • Lift less than 25 pounds (Occasional lifting of 21-35 pounds), bend and twist at the waist, walk, crawl, crouch, stand for long periods, kneel, reach, climb/balance, flexion/extension • Contact with sealants and solvents, exposure to noise, working on elevated platforms • Use personal protective gear for face, eyes, ears, hand, and arms as required. • Experience understanding and interpreting detailed written and verbal work instructions and processes • Handle, use, and dispose of hazardous material • Obtain & maintain training certifications as required to support assignment responsibilities • Occasional (1 to 3 hrs) finger manipulation • Frequent reaching overhead (3 to 6 hrs) • Frequent walking on flat surfaces • Frequent standing flat or uneven surfaces • Frequent balancing on a ladder, steps, or uneven surfaces • Occasional climbing on 3-12 ft ladders or stands • Rotation of head/neck, sitting, crawling, squatting, bend/stoop, lying down, and operate foot controls • Occasional contact with metals • Exposure to plastics and solvents to atmospheric conditions • Frequent exposure to noise **Basic qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** o Must be willing to work any shift assigned, including overtime. o Required to wear fall protection gear, safety equipment and masks.( OSHA STD state) o Suitable candidates for these aircraft painter positions will have either a minimum of THREE years of relevant paint experience o Minimum of 1 year of painting experience in aircraft, automotive, or general painting. o Experience working from heights and using fall protection equipment. o Ability to complete Fall protection training. **Preferred qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):** Aircraft paint experience. o Suitable candidates will preferably have greater than THREE years of Aerospace paint experience. Relevant paint experience is considered painting multi-staged paint processes (base coat/clear coat) at large scale with compressed air (automobile, boat, etc.). **TRAINING REQUIREMENT** Training duration = 3 – 4 weeks on first shift This position requires an individual to work at heights utilizing fall protection equipment. Candidate must be able to obtain Fall Protection Certification. This is also contingency of assignment - Fall Protection Regulations - OSHA 1926, 191066, 1910 Subpart D. Candidates will be required to attend and pass training classes. Failure of training may be cause for assignment termination **Days /Shift Hours: 7 DIFFERENT SHIFTS** 3rd Shift 11p-6a Mon-Fri (starting sun night 11p) 1st Shift 6a-230p Mon-Fri 2nd Shift 230p-11p Mon-Fri **Alternative Work Schedule** 1st Shift 5a-330p Mon-Thu (A Shift) 2nd Shift 5p-330a Mon-Thu (B Shift) 1st Shift 5a-530p Fri-Sun (C Shift) 2nd Shift 5p-530a Fri-Sun (D Shift) **Education / Experience:** Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate). Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit **http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/** or **https://pdsdefense.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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled