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Aircraft Painter

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$39 - $45/hr

Overview VTG is seeking an Aircraft Painter in Patuxent River, MD in support of the Presidential Helicopters Support Program. What will you do? * Performs surface preparation, treatment and painting ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft support in the United States is $38.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.68 and $49.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Aircraft Support vs Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

AspectAircraft SupportAircraft Maintenance Technician
CertificationsFAA certifications, such as A&P licenseFAA A&P license required
Work EnvironmentAirports, hangars, on-site supportHangars, repair stations, on-site maintenance
Job FocusProviding logistical, technical, and operational supportPerforming repairs, inspections, and maintenance
Industry UsageAirlines, military, aerospace companiesCommercial and private aviation, military

Aircraft Support roles focus on logistical and operational assistance, ensuring aircraft readiness and support services. In contrast, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs, inspections, and maintenance tasks. Both roles require FAA certifications and work in similar environments, but their primary responsibilities differ, with support roles emphasizing coordination and technical support, while technicians focus on physical maintenance.

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Infographic showing various Aircraft Support job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,655 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

CS Aircraft Support Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 185 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

CS Aircraft Support Manager in  GAC Texas RO


Unique Skills:

Seeking a motivated and experienced Leader for our Landing Gear & Hydraulic Repair Operations. Proven Leader with experience in managing teams with focus on Safety and Quality. 

Fly With Us
Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities.

About This Group
Our business is building out a team dedicated to components for repair and overhaul in Fort Worth, Texas.

About This Role 
This position is for our Landing Gear shop working on our current and legacy aircraft.  Previous experience performing repair and overhaul to landing gear and hydraulic systems preferred.  Experience working with manuals, blueprints, and engineering dispositions.  Understand precision measuring using calipers, depth gauges, micrometers, and perform mathematical operations. 


 

Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in aviation maintenance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years aviation experience to include three (3) years of experience in one or more of the support functions (Avionics, Paint, Interior or Maintenance) on large or mid-size cabin aircraft. Other An A&P license and four (4) years of related aircraft experience in addition to the six (6) years experience may offset the Bachelor’s degree. Position Purpose: Direct and coordinate all aspects of a hangar support function to ensure timely and cost effective fulfillment of delivery schedules and optimum safety and quality standards. Support areas include: Avionics, Paint, Interiors or Maintenance
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:
  1. Manage support area efforts to develop and maintain milestone schedules of multiple projects through utilization of available resources and proper staffing .
  2. Develop new methods and procedures and implement corrective action plans to ensure delivery of aircraft on schedule; reduce man-hours and material costs; identify and eliminate waste .
  3. Maintain effective relationships and integrative activities with other departments on all pertinent Service Center matters; ensure two-way information exchange, between internal and external customers, with respect to problems, schedule deviations, and quality variances .
  4. Ensure root causes of problems are defined and permanent corrective action is implemented .
  5. Ensure that department personnel are informed and trained on product line systems and procedures, roles, and responsibilities .
  6. Prepare reports, forecasts, charts and historical data as required. for all aspects of all product lines .
  7. Develop and monitor area training requirements .
  8. Review, adjust, and approve all product line proposals, and WCR’s .
  9. Plan and control department budget performance Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature business ethics in solving financial problems Make decisions that have an impact on business needs and budget targets .
  10. Coordinate with material department to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials .
  11. Provide information to internal and external customers, as needed, to include quoting, renderings, manpower allocation, and billing disputes .
Additional Functions:
  1. Promote safety and good housekeeping standards and monitor repair station compliance .
  2. Perform administrative and personnel functions as required. .
Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:
  1. Must be able to read blueprints, design drawings, and have basic understanding of Service Center equipment.
  2. Thorough knowledge of QC policies, procedures and all related technical data.
  3. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234855

Category: Service Center

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 08/28/2026 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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Headquarters location

Savannah, GA, US

Year founded

1958

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