Aircraft Painter / Prepper – Entry Level & Experienced

• Type: Full-Time
• Employment Type: Permanent / Long-Term Opportunity
• Locations: Germany – Lithuania – Netherlands
• Start Date: Immediate and throughout 2026/2027
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:

Aeropeople is supporting a leading aviation organisation with the recruitment of Aircraft Painters and Preppers – from entry-level candidates through to experienced professionals – for long-term opportunities across Europe, with both immediate and future start dates available.

We are interested in speaking with both experienced aircraft painters and candidates from relevant painting backgrounds who are looking to begin or develop a career within the aviation industry.

Candidates with experience in automotive, industrial, commercial, aerospace or other professional painting environments are welcome to apply.

For less experienced candidates, this is an excellent opportunity to enter the aviation sector and develop specialist aircraft painting skills. Full training, mentorship and on-the-job support will be provided, with clear development opportunities from Prepper level into Aircraft Painter and further career progression over time.

You will work in a professional aircraft maintenance and production environment, carrying out surface preparation, masking, sanding, cleaning, priming and painting activities in line with required quality and safety standards.

What's on Offer:

• Long-term employment opportunities across Europe
• Permanent opportunity following a successful probationary period
• Structured training and mentorship
• Clear career and skills progression
• Opportunity to develop from Prepper into Aircraft Painter
• Relocation support available
• Accommodation support provided
• Transport to and from the workplace
• Paid annual leave
• Health and social insurance support, depending on location
• Modern aviation working environment
• Opportunity to work on commercial and VIP aircraft projects
• Ongoing training and development support
• Opportunities to work at different European locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare aircraft surfaces prior to painting
• Carry out masking, sanding, cleaning and washing activities
• Prepare surfaces for primer and topcoat application
• Apply primer and paint where trained and authorised
• Support aircraft painting and finishing activities
• Set up and use scaffolding and access equipment safely
• Use hand tools and painting equipment correctly
• Maintain tools, equipment and working areas
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards
• Follow technical instructions and production procedures
• Comply with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Work effectively as part of a production team

What We're Looking For:

• Previous aircraft painting experience is desirable but not essential for all positions
• Painting or preparation experience from automotive, industrial, commercial or similar environments would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good practical and manual skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Comfortable working with hand tools and painting equipment
• Safety-focused approach
• Ability to work rotational shift patterns
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to relocate and work internationally
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Unrestricted right to work in the EU

Relevant Experience:

Experience in any of the following environments would be considered relevant:

• Aircraft painting
• Aircraft surface preparation
• Automotive painting
• Automotive bodyshop / refinishing
• Industrial painting
• Commercial vehicle painting
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Marine painting
• Rail painting
• Other professional spray-painting or surface preparation environments

Candidates without aircraft experience but with strong transferable painting skills are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Aeropeople for further information.

Whether you are already an experienced Aircraft Painter or are looking for an opportunity to start your career in aviation, we would be happy to hear from you.

About Aeropeople:

Aeropeople is a trusted partner in aerospace, aviation, engineering and defence. We provide tailored recruitment and engineering services across Aircraft Line Maintenance, CAMO, Aviation Training, Engineering and Technical Recruitment.

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