About this role
The Army Aviation (UH-60, AH-64, CH-47) Aircraft Painter is responsible for the striping and painting of aircraft and other aircraft related components. Ensures compliance with the procedures for the storage, disposal and usage of chemicals and hazardous materials used or generated in the process of aircraft painting. Coordinates with maintenance in the preparation of aircraft painting.
- Coats surfaces of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin, or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices.
- Removes old paint from aircraft, using liquid paint remover and scraper as well as blasting with plastic media.
- Smooths surface with sandpaper and steel wool.
- Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface.
- Masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted.
- Paints insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils
- Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- US. military technical school or specialized training course is desired; Completion of specialized training course is desired.
- Actual and recent hands-on experience in the preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied component surfaces is required.
- Must possess knowledge of preparation and painting of aircraft, support equipment, and allied components.
- Knowledge of military publications, microfilm, and diagrams is mandatory.
- Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
- Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Must be able to pass/meet physical requirements for PPE/Respirator, as required.
- A valid Driver’s License is required.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC- I (T1) Public Trust Security Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization to work at this facility.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for up to six hours per day and sit for up to four hours per day.
- Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
- Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- May be required to carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds to height of four feet and be required to lift up to 35 pounds to height of 7 feet.
- Must be able to read and interpret newspaper and typewritten print.
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sounds.
- Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
- Must be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork-lift, APU, etc.
- May be exposed to rapid or extreme temperature changes, wind and dust.
- Will be exposed to loud noises.
Hawaii Compensation Pay Transparency:
Hiring Hourly Range $82,451.20 - $39.64 an Hour (Salary to be determined by the education. Experience, knowledge skills, and abilities, of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.)
(Hourly rate set by CBA)
This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Bi-weekly accrual of 5.70 hours (0 to less than 60 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 7.70 hours (60 months but less than 120 months)
Bi-weekly accrual of 9.20 hours (120 months but less than 240 months)
11 paid Holidays (outlined in CBA)
401K
Short Term / Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Programs- FSA/HSA
Medical /Dental/Eye Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D
Well-being programs
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .
Compensation Details:
39.64
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
09/25/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .