Aircraft Painter – Sigonella, Italy
Job Title: Aircraft Painter
Location: Sigonella, Italy
Rate: Competitive Pay
Employment Type: Contract
Start Date: TBC
Role Conditions:
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Overtime available if required
About the Role
JMC Aviation is recruiting experienced Aircraft Painters to support aircraft painting, coating and sealing activities in Sigonella, Italy.
This opportunity requires candidates with strong hands-on aircraft painting and surface finishing experience, with the ability to work on both metal and composite aircraft components.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out surface preparation and finishing of metal and composite aircraft parts
- Apply conversion coatings, primers and exterior finish paints to aluminium aircraft components
- Carry out aircraft paint and coating applications in accordance with relevant specifications
- Measure and control paint/coating thickness
- Carry out preparation activities including masking and surface preparation
- Carry out sealant applications where required
- Complete paint and coating work on removed aircraft components
- Carry out localised paint repairs and finishing directly on the aircraft
- Work safely at height and use PLE/platform lifts where required
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with technical documentation, quality procedures and aerospace standards
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
- Certified to both PS-02-ARP and PS-07-ARP for paint/coatings and sealants
- Previous hands-on aircraft painting and surface finishing experience
- Experience working with metal and composite aircraft components
- Experience applying conversion coatings, primers and exterior finish paints
- Experience working with aluminium aircraft structures/components
- Ability to measure and control paint thickness
- Trained and competent to work at height and/or use PLE/platform lifts
- Mandatory courses, kept current: FOD, HF, SMS, MAL/NAM, EWIS, FTS, MMOE and MANMAN.
- Right to work in the EU
Desirable:
- Previous military aircraft experience
- Experience within an aircraft production environment
- Aircraft sealant application experience
- Experience carrying out both production and maintenance/MRO painting activities
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services, training for airlines, MROs, OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right-to-work documents, to biancam
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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