Aircraft Paint Prep Trainee AviationAerospace $ 19.29 Hour location_on Savannah, Gia acute ContractTemporary link Launch Your Career on the Aircraft Paint Floor Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $19.29hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (5am - 3:30pm) Start W Aerospace Takes Flight PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier aerospace manufacturer to hire an Aircraft Prep Trainee ready to build a career in aircraft finishing and painting. This is a hands-on training role w you'll work alongside experienced technicians to prepare aircraft for primer and paint—contributing directly to the quality, safety, and appearance of world-class aircraft. If you're detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn a skilled trade, this is your chance to get started in aerospace. What You'll Do Day to Day As an Aircraft Prep Trainee, you'll support the aircraft painting process from start to finish, including: Assisting with preparation of aircraft exterior surfaces for primer and topcoat application Masking windows, probes, antennas, and protected areas using approved materials Sanding and washing aircraft surfaces as directed Assisting with and ing corrosion-preventative materials ing primer and sanding surfacer to aircraft Using hand and power tools to sand primer and surfacer in preparation for base coat Protecting aircraft interiors using proper PTP procedures Following all safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards and wearing required PPE Properly caring for shop tools and equipment Complying with paint shop standard practices Performing additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Ability to read and interpret blues and engineering documentation Ability to pass a Pulmonary Function Test for respirator certification Ability to use tools, equipment, and materials involved in aircraft painting Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small or confined spaces, perform close-tolerance work, and lift up to 40 lbs Commitment to safety and quality workmanship Preferred Qualifications Paint experience in a technical, manufacturing, or trade school environment Completion of a technical certificate in paint and refinishing Participation in a youth apprenticeship program (current year or recent) Prior experience working in a regulated or industrial environment Ready to Take Off? If you're motivated to learn, ready to work with your hands, and excited about building aircraft that fly around the world, we want to hear from you. today and start your aerospace career with PDS Tech Commercial—w training, teamwork, and craftsmanshipe together. Pay Details: $19.29 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program,muter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay w applicable. Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteransDisabled Military connected talent encouraged to To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to pdstechcandidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws andor 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 Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Ref: US_EN_33_020023_2604958