Surface Finisher

Airbus Group Australia Pacific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements – 4-day-工作周

Free onsite parking

Employee health plans

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave entitlements

Free onsite physiotherapist

Job summary

Airbus Group Australia Pacific is seeking an Aircraft Surface Finisher to join the Richmond Maintenance team, focusing on painting activities for C-130J Hercules components. You will assist with surface finish work, repairs, and modifications, while adhering to industry regulations and procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, good hand skills, and the ability to read technical drawings, with opportunities for development within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finisher.
• Experience in painting composite and metallic aircraft and components.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance preferred but equivalent industry painting experience will be considered, component maintenance and/or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Paint aircraft surfaces on composite and metallic components.
• Support surface finish work and repairs or modifications as required.
• Comply with relevant aviation regulations, standards and procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hand skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finisher

Job description

Aircraft Surface Finisher / Aircraft Painter Richmond

As an Aircraft Surface Finisher, you will work as part of our Richmond Maintenance team in providing aerospace painting services of both composite and metallic components in support of the C-130J Hercules. You will be primarily responsible for performing the painting activities while supporting operational units in Industry specific tasks, such as surface finish work on components, advanced structural repair, and aircraft or component repairs or modifications.

About you

This role is suited to someone who is organised, diligent, willing to learn and is committed to achieving outcomes. You will be a solution focused thinker with the flexibility to be agile in your approach to your work and keen to take on new challenges.

Skills and Experience

• Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finisher


• Experience in painting composite and metallic aircraft and components


• Experience in aircraft maintenance preferred but equivalent industry painting experience will be considered, component maintenance and/or manufacturing processes


• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures


• Good hand skills with materials and hand tools.


• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and drawings


• Good written and verbal communication skills

Applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening which may include criminal history checks and drug and alcohol screening.

What's on offer?

The Airbus Group is a global platform for excellence, with network expertise providing our people with the opportunity to be a part of rapidly advancing innovations in engineering and technology to accomplish the extraordinary; making the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Here at Airbus Australia Pacific, we offer dynamic and diverse roles as well as a friendly place to work!

Some benefits that we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements including a 4-day working week – enjoy a long weekend every weekend!


• Supportive structures, systems and processes


• A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning (including a link into the global Airbus learning suite)


• Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience


• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers


• Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation


• Novated leasing options with two providers


• Free secure onsite parking


• Employee health plans & Employee Assistance Program


• Generous parental leave entitlements


• Free onsite Physiotherapist available


• Free onsite confidential counsellor

About Us

With employees at sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus in Australia Pacific has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus. Airbus in Australia Pacific maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transports, the P-8A Poseidon and MC-55A Peregrine, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s and P3s. The company also supports the ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. In addition to its helicopter capabilities, the company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance. Airbus in Australia Pacific delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities.

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: 30 September 2026