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V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

Aircraft Painter 3

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadison, MS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), and two years of related work experience directly related to aircraft maintenance or component maintenance.
  • Painting experience in the automotive industry will be considered.
  • Knowledge of databases sufficient to perform the job duties and tasks; aircraft sheet metal repair and component repair; instrument, electronic, and electrical test equipment; military or commercial aviation maintenance and terminology; and U.S. government regulations for federal contractors and FAA maintenance programs.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment and annual pulmonary function test for use of a supplied-air respirator.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position, if required for the position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, if required for the position.
  • Must be able to work weekends, other shifts, and overtime as required.
  • Must adhere to company policies, procedures, and management instructions.
  • Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and company proprietary data.
  • Must be able to meet the essential physical requirements, which include using hands to handle or feel, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; required vision abilities include close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

  • Paints aircraft interiors, exteriors, and piece parts; prepares surfaces by masking, stripping, and washing aircraft sections and components; blends and mixes paints, inks, and coatings to the proper spraying consistency; performs detail work and touch-ups; and sets up and coordinates processes for painting production parts.
  • Cleans, sands, and paints aircraft components.
  • Removes paint using abrasive blasting equipment.
  • Cleans and degreases parts using specified cleaning solutions.
  • Sands component parts as needed to prepare them for painting.
  • Paints component parts using industrial painting tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Routes components to the next stage in the overhaul cycle.
  • Follows safety procedures and practices established by the company and regulatory bodies.
  • Maintains ethical personal and professional standards.
  • Performs other projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Some travel is required.

Desired Qualifications

  • An A&P Certification is preferred.

About the Company

V2X

Defense aerospace logistics, maintenance, and training

V2X is a public company that provides mission-critical aerospace and defense support services. Its offerings include logistics, maintenance, supply chain management, and training for military and government aircraft, ensuring operators stay mission-ready. The company works by delivering end-to-end aftermarket support—spares, repairs, logistics planning, and training programs—through a global network and contracts with national security agencies, notably the U.S. Department of Defense. V2X differentiates itself through strategic growth via acquisitions (notably Vertex Aerospace in 2018 and Raytheon’s defense training business in 2021, followed by a merger with Vectrus in 2022) to build a broad, integrated portfolio and scale its capabilities. Its goal is to be a leading, globally supported provider of defense and security solutions that keeps aviation assets ready and its clients prepared for mission requirements.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Founded
1975

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