Aircraft Spray Painter – Automotive Spray Painters Encouraged to Apply
Aircraft Spray Painter – Automotive Spray Painters Encouraged to Apply
Douglas Aerospace | Wagga Wagga NSW
Full Time | Market-competitive salary Based on Skills & Experience
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
Looking for something different?
Simply put — we paint aeroplanes. Big ones, small ones, new ones, and complete restorations.
Douglas Aerospace is looking for an experienced
Aircraft Spray Painter
to join our growing aircraft refinishing team.
Our preference is for experienced and qualified aircraft painters; however, we also welcome applications from skilled
Automotive Spray Painters
who have exceptional attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn and upskill.
If you're a qualified automotive spray painter looking for something beyond the automotive industry, we'll provide the training, mentoring, and support required to transition your existing skills into the highly specialised field of aircraft refinishing.
This isn't just another spray-painting job — it's an opportunity to develop your trade, work on some incredible aircraft, and build a long-term career in aviation.
About Us
Douglas Aerospace is a family-owned and operated aircraft paint refurbishment specialist based in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Since ****, we've built a reputation as an industry leader in aircraft refinishing, servicing customers across Australia and internationally.
From smaller private aircraft through to commercial and specialised aviation projects, every aircraft that enters our facility is completed with the same attention to detail, professionalism, and care.
We strive to deliver exceptional standards of workmanship, safely and on time. Every aircraft that leaves our hangar reflects our team, and we're proud of the reputation we've built over more than 45 years.
About the Role
Working within our experienced aircraft refinishing team, you'll be involved in all stages of aircraft painting and refurbishment.
Depending on your experience,



you'll also have the opportunity to take ownership of aircraft projects and lead and guide Trade Assistants through the various stages of the job.
Your responsibilities will include:
Paint stripping and preparation of metallic and composite aircraft surfaces
Preparation and spray painting of aircraft
Application of primers, topcoats, specialist coatings, and corrosion prevention systems
Detailed masking and preparation
Stencilling and application of tapes and decals
Application of aircraft liveries and paint schemes
Reading and interpreting aircraft paint schemes and technical information
Maintaining spray-painting equipment
Identifying and managing required paint materials and equipment
Working within aviation quality, safety, and technical requirements
Leading and guiding Trade Assistants throughout aircraft projects
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
Aircraft refinishing is a deadline-driven environment. Quality and safety are never compromised, but there will be times when the team needs to pull together, work hard, and push through busy periods to deliver an aircraft on schedule.
We're looking for someone who understands that commitment — someone who takes ownership of their work, supports the people around them, and takes pride in getting an aircraft across the finish line as a team.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Takes genuine pride in producing exceptional quality work
Has excellent attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship
Is reliable, motivated, and leads by example
Enjoys mentoring, guiding, and supporting Trade Assistants
Works well within a team environment
Takes ownership of seeing projects through to completion
Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic




Is committed to workplace safety and actively contributes to the continuous improvement of safety practices
Understands the importance of following procedures and maintaining high quality and safety standards
Is willing to step up and support the team when project deadlines require it
Wants to continue learning, developing, and improving their skills
You will ideally have:
A trade qualification in Aircraft Painting, Automotive Refinishing, or a similar spray-painting trade
Previous aircraft painting experience — highly regarded
Minimum two years' professional spray-painting experience
Current Driver Licence
Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Flexibility to work different shift patterns when operational requirements require it
Automotive Spray Painters — We Want to Hear From You
If you're an experienced automotive spray painter who has mastered your trade and you're wondering "what's next?" aircraft painting could be it.
Many of the skills you've already developed are directly transferable. We'll help you build on those skills and learn the specialist processes, materials, quality requirements, and techniques involved in aircraft refinishing.
What we can't teach is attitude.
If you take pride in your work, care about the details, want to keep learning, and are motivated to become exceptional at what you do, we'd love to talk to you.
Why Join Douglas Aerospace?
Work on unique aircraft projects of all sizes
Develop highly specialised aircraft refinishing skills
Internal and external training opportunities
Long-term career progression
Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership
Supportive, family-owned workplace
Work within a skilled team that genuinely takes pride in what it delivers
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
We're looking for people who want to build a career, take pride in their trade, work hard as part of a team, and help us continue delivering the standard Douglas Aerospace is known for.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Aircraft Spray Painter – Automotive Spray Painters Encouraged To Apply (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Douglas Aerospace
📍 Wagga Wagga