Little-known job where you can earn £33k a year and you DON’T need a degree
YOU could get paid £33k per year in this little-known job that doesn’t require a degree.
The average salary of an aircraft painter in the UK is £32,791 per year, which is similar to what many office workers earn.
An aircraft painter who works on commercial airliners is normally based in a large team of around 20.
For example the Airbus A380 aircraft requires more than
20 painters to complete the job in two weeks.
The roll requires intense concentration and a steady hand, particularly for tricky spots around the fuselage area.
The majority of airliners are painted white to help reflect the sunlight. White is also the safest colour for commercial airlines because it reduces the risk of a bird strike.
A white livery encourages birds to avoid the aircraft which reduces the risk of a strike.
Painters are also required to represent a company’s unique brand, logo, emblem, or theme.
Some paint schemes reflect an airline’s promotional materials, uniforms, the airline’s history and regional influences.
Aircraft painters might work directly for an airline or for a service based company on a full time or freelance basis.
Some roles are based with the armed forces.
The role is ideal for anyone with an aversion to office based work which normally involves computers, spreadsheets and team meetings.