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that breathes new life into your fleet, charter, or military helicopter.
A good helicopter paint job not only protects your helicopter but also reflects your brand. Whether you have an aerial crane helicopter for transporting heavy materials, a Sikorsky S70i Black Hawk for fighting fires, or an Airbus Helicopter H145 for transporting critically ill and injured patients, a good paint job can help people identify and easily recognize your aircraft.
With more than 25 years of experience, the team at ArtCraft Paint in Santa Maria, California, is passionate about helping you create incredible helicopter paint schemes and pristine interior refurbishments that stand the test of time.
Our team of professionals will help you develop a paint scheme design for your helicopter that’s on-brand and helps your helicopter be recognized wherever you take it.
Do you paint all types of helicopters?
Yes! We work with tour operators, private owners, businesses, and government agencies. Whether it’s a light rotorcraft or a specialty-use helicopter, our team delivers custom paint schemes and professional finishes.
Can you create a custom design for my helicopter?
Absolutely. From simple paint schemes to detailed graphics and branding, our designers can bring your vision to life.
How do I prepare my helicopter for painting?
Our team will guide you through the process. Generally, it’s as simple as delivering your helicopter to our Santa Maria, CA facility — we’ll handle the rest.
What’s included in your helicopter painting services?
Our services cover strip/scuff, repainting, graphics, and protective finishes. We focus on quality and durability so your aircraft looks its best for years to come.
Do you only serve customers in California?
No. While we’re based in Santa Maria, California, we work with helicopter owners from across the West Coast and beyond.
“Whether it’s a massive sky crane, airbus, Black Hawk, or other helicopter, our team’s attention to details and careful planning ensures we get your helicopter out of the shop—and in the skies—as quickly as possible to minimize the downtime and impact on your business’s bottom line.”
-Kevin Yakes, Chief Operations Officer
Hands-On approach to paint scheme design.
Meet with our team to explain your vision, and we’ll develop a plan and paint scheme that turns heads.
Processes that go above and beyond.
ArtCraft Paint’s unique masking process keeps component assemblies intact, ensuring a longer paint life.
Strong parts management, inventory, and tracking system
Our team is no stranger to working with 300+ small disassembled pieces and parts from helicopters. With thorough labeling and tracking, we ensure all parts are kept in order for quicker reassembly.
Aircraft refurbishment services for private helicopters, corporate/charter, and government fleets.
ArtCraft Paint works on all types of helicopters and has years of experience properly sequencing production to limit the downtime of your working aircraft.