Aircraft Paint Detailer

Bombardier; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier's Biggin Hill Service Centre in London area is seeking an Aircraft Paint Detailer to join our fast-paced maintenance team. You will perform sanding, polishing, paint correction and detailing on exterior aircraft surfaces, following approved specifications and decals guidelines.

We value precise workmanship, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely at height. This role supports timely aircraft deliveries and requires strong collaboration with colleagues across the service

Qualifications

• Experience as Aircraft Painter or similar finishing role.
• Strong sanding, polishing, paint rectification and colour matching skills.
• Ability to follow OEM specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sanding, polishing, paint correction, and finishing activities to remove surface imperfections and achieve a flawless appearance.
• Perform colour matching, blending, and spot repairs to ensure seamless paint finishes.
• Complete paint touch-ups, local refinishing, and repair work on aircraft exterior surfaces.
• Prepare and apply technical markings, decals, stencils, lettering, and aircraft insignia in accordance with approved specifications and drawings.
• Follow Bombardier procedures, OEM requirements, and all relevant quality and safety standards.
• Identify paint defects and determine the most appropriate rectification method within approved processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Support aircraft delivery schedules by working effectively within a fast-paced maintenance environment.

Skills

Sanding

Polishing

Paint correction

Colour matching

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

English communication

Tools

Access equipment

Scaffolding

Platforms

Job description

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Carry out sanding, polishing, paint correction, and finishing activities to remove surface imperfections and achieve a flawless appearance.
• Perform colour matching, blending, and spot repairs to ensure seamless paint finishes.
• Complete paint touch-ups, local refinishing, and repair work on aircraft exterior surfaces.
• Prepare and apply technical markings, decals, stencils, lettering, and aircraft insignia in accordance with approved specifications and drawings.
• Follow Bombardier procedures, OEM requirements, and all relevant quality and safety standards.
• Identify paint defects and determine the most appropriate rectification method within approved processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Support aircraft delivery schedules by working effectively within a fast-paced maintenance environment.

How to thrive in this role?

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter, Paint Technician, Paint Detailer, Automotive Painter, or within a similar finishing role.
• Strong practical skills in sanding, polishing, paint rectification, colour matching, and surface preparation.
• Sound understanding of paint systems, finishing techniques, and quality standards.
• Experience applying decals, stencils, technical markings, and aircraft graphics would be advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work to demanding customer and operational deadlines.
• Comfortable working at height using access equipment, platforms, and scaffolding.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.

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Job Aircraft Paint Detailer

Primary Location Biggin Hill Service Center

Organization Bombardier Services (UK)

Employee Status

Requisition 15812 Aircraft Paint Detailer