Aircraft Painter in Oxford

Aircraft Painter

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Aviation / Aerospace

Shift - Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Aircraft Painter to join a leading organisation within the aviation and aerospace sector, based in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled painter with experience in aircraft or automotive refinishing to take ownership of paint quality, corrosion protection and aircraft presentation within a regulated maintenance environment.

Working closely with engineering teams and external paint contractors, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, ensuring all painting activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications.

The role will suit someone who takes pride in their work, has exceptional attention to detail and can confidently manage both hands-on painting activities and third-party contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out minor paint touch-ups, localised resprays and refinishing work on aircraft.
• Manage and supervise external contractors undertaking full or partial aircraft resprays at off-site facilities.
• Perform corrosion treatment and apply protective coatings to prevent further deterioration.
• Complete aircraft livery repairs, including registration changes, logo repairs and cosmetic touch-ups.
• Refinish aircraft components, including engine cowlings, panels and manufactured parts.
• Identify and rectify paint defects, ensuring consistently high-quality finishes and aircraft presentation standards.
• Ensure all painting activities meet the required technical specifications, avoiding defects such as visible brush marks, uneven finishes and orange peel.
• Maintain the correct storage, handling and control of paints, chemicals, materials and associated equipment.
• Select and order appropriate paints and materials in accordance with approved maintenance and modification documentation.
• Maintain tooling, equipment and painting facilities in compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert for aircraft painting, taking responsibility for workmanship, processes, materials and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams to support operational requirements and minimise aircraft downtime.
• Travel between the main site and subcontractor facilities as required.
• Where desired, take advantage of opportunities to broaden your experience through involvement in hands-on aircraft engineering activities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Accredited painter with recognised industry training and proven experience in aircraft or automotive painting.
• Strong understanding of paint application techniques, surface preparation, corrosion protection and refinishing processes.
• Demonstrable ability to achieve exceptional cosmetic finishes and rectify complex paint defects correctly.
• Experience managing or supervising external contractors and maintaining quality standards.
• Good knowledge of paint storage, chemical handling, materials control and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to operational requirements.
• Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work to support aircraft availability.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within an EASA or UK CAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with aviation maintenance documentation, approved processes and regulatory compliance.
• Relevant health and safety training covering hazardous materials, chemical handling and paint curing environments.
• Experience working alongside aircraft maintenance engineers or within a hangar environment.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%, subject to the applicable employee contribution.
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service, up to an additional four days.
• Annual share incentive opportunities and discretionary company bonus arrangements.
• Employee shopping discounts and cashback benefits.
• Cycle-to-work, vehicle purchase and technology purchase schemes.
• Personal accident insurance and additional healthcare benefits.
• Employee assistance programme, providing confidential support and counselling.
• On-site facilities, including refreshments and dedicated break areas.

Full details of the salary and benefits package will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must have the existing legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance and complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
• Security clearance requirements generally include a five-year UK residency history, although eligibility is assessed against the applicable vetting requirements.
• Candidates must satisfy applicable export control and compliance requirements.
• The role is subject to an occupational health assessment, including fitness to handle chemicals and undertake the physical requirements of the position.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an established aviation organisation in a specialist role where your painting expertise will directly contribute to aircraft quality, safety and operational readiness.

You will have the autonomy to take ownership of painting standards, work alongside experienced aviation professionals and potentially expand your technical experience within the aerospace industry.

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