Aircraft Prepper (Aircraft Preparation Technician)

Aircraft Prepper (Aircraft Preparation Technician) — Kaunas, Lithuania

Location: Kaunas, Lithuania
Sector: Aviation / Aircraft Painting / Surface Preparation
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Hourly rate and full package discussed during the recruitment process
Recruitment Partner: ANT Recruitment

About the Company

ANT Recruitment is supporting an established aviation business seeking an Aircraft Prepper in Kaunas, Lithuania. You will join a specialist team preparing commercial aircraft for painting and refinishing.

The Role

You will prepare aircraft surfaces so the painting team can achieve a consistent finish. This is a practical production role requiring care, teamwork and safe working habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and degrease aircraft surfaces before preparation begins.
• Sand and abrade surfaces, and assist with removal of existing coatings as instructed.
• Mask windows, fittings and other areas that must remain protected during painting.
• Support aircraft staging and positioning of stencils and production aids.
• Inspect prepared areas and report defects or preparation issues to the team leader.
• Follow work instructions and use materials and tools correctly.
• Keep equipment and preparation areas clean and organised.
• Wear required protective equipment and follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in surface preparation, sanding, masking or a related practical production role.
• Aircraft preparation experience is advantageous; relevant automotive, marine or industrial preparation experience will also be considered.
• Careful workmanship and the ability to follow process instructions.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and understand work instructions in English or Polish.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Existing eligibility to work in Lithuania, subject to verification.

Candidate Profile

You will be reliable, methodical and comfortable with hands-on work. You should take pride in preparation quality and be ready to learn aircraft-specific processes.

This opportunity may suit an Aircraft Prepper, Aircraft Preparation Technician, Paint Prepper, Automotive Prepper or Surface Preparation Technician.

Why This Opportunity?

Develop specialist aircraft preparation skills in a professional aviation environment, with role-specific training and a permanent employment contract. Shared accommodation and transport are provided.

The full pay package, rotating shifts and roster arrangements will be explained before you accept an offer.

How to Apply

Send your CV to hugo@antrecruitment.net for a confidential discussion with ANT Recruitment. Please include your surface preparation experience, current location, availability and hourly pay expectations.

ANT Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.