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Lupos Global has requirements for Aircraft Painters for Contract and Permanent positions based at Kaunas Airport in Lithuania. Starting August and September 2025.

Our client provides world-class aircraft painting services to OEMs, airlines, leasing companies and MRO operators globally and has done for over 40 years. 

These Aircraft Painter positions with our client will suit honest individuals with focus and determination who would be working in the field and as part of a team.

Role Summary:
As an Aircraft Painter you will be an essential member of a paint team, working in shifts to ensure high-quality paint application on commercial aircraft.
Under the guidance of experienced team leaders and coordinators you will play a hands-on role in the full painting process, including surface preparation, masking, sanding, washing, and eventually primer and base coat application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and dismantle scaffolding, docking systems, and work platforms

• Masking and demasking of aircraft surfaces

• Stripping, sanding, and surface preparation of aircraft exteriors

• Chemical washing and cleaning to aviation standards

• Painting application including primer and top/base coats

• Assist in quality checks and stage inspections with production leader

• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and workplace standards

• Maintain tools and working area according to operational guidelines

• Work in rotating shifts alongside your team

• Respecting health and safety and following safe and heathy working conditions, preventative and protective measures

Position details:

• Start dates in August and September 2025

• Location Kaunas Airport in Lithuania - Opportunities to work also in other locations in Europe too

• Permanent Contract Positions

• Shift Pattern and Working Hours - 30 days on 10 days off. Working 6 days on 1 day off. Weekly working hours 50 +

• Free accommodation with internet

• Free transport from accommodation to the hangar

• Support for new employees with registration, bank set-up, insurance, tax number and doctors etc

• Competitive Hourly Pay Rates and great Benefits

Experience Required:

• Practical experience in surface preparation and paint application

• Familiarity with industrial painting processes and safety

• Ability to adapt and follow aviation-specific standards

• Must speak Basic English or Polish

• EU and UK Nationals only

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If this position is of interest to you and you feel you meet the criteria, please send your CV and Passport directly to Tom Johnson.

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