Aircraft Paint Preparation Specialist (Shannon)

Company Overview:

Excel Aviation is a recruitment and employment agency based in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our clients' aircraft.

We are currently recruiting Aircraft Spray Painters for our client, International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), based at Shannon Airport.

Job Overview:

At International Aerospace Coatings, youll play a key role in transforming the look and feel of commercial aircraft for leading global airlines. This is a hands-on role in an exciting aviation environment, where no two projects are the same.

Our client offers a supportive workplace culture, career development opportunities, and a strong package of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

Job Duties:

You will be involved in the preparation and spray painting of commercial aircraft. This is a very specialised role, and full training will be provided. If you have no previous experience in commercial spray painting, you will initially be involved in the preparation of the aircraft (a prepper position). This will involve the preparation of the aircraft for sanding and then Spray painting. When you gain experience, you will be more involved in the actual painting of the aircraft provided you display aptitude, attitude and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and paint aircraft to customer specifications.
• Carry out inspections on aircraft surfaces before, during, and after painting.
• Perform stripping, sanding, cleaning, masking, sealing, and polishing.
• Apply paint, liveries, and technical markings with precision.
• Support aircraft docking, washing, and component movement when required.
• Ensure final checks, customer inspections, and aircraft departures are completed to standard.
• Follow all health, safety, and airworthiness requirements.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in spray painting large equipment, commercial vehicles, or similar (panel beating or motor mechanics also considered).
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality finishes.
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Flexibility to work shifts (day & night shifts).
• Reliable transport to Shannon Airport.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shannon, County Clare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Application question(s):

• Do you have spray painting experience? If so, please provide details.
• Are you likely to need sponsorship in the future?
• Are you an EU citizen?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Benefits:

• Company Pension Contribution
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Paid Sick Leave
• Overtime Opportunities

Job Type & Schedule:

• Full-time, Permanent
• Shift-based: Day & Night shifts
• Overtime available (paid)

Pay Range:

• €14.15-18.00 (depending on experience).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, wants to build a specialist career in aviation, and takes satisfaction in seeing their work showcased on aircraft flying worldwide.