Aircraft Paint Detailer

Bombardier; Westerham; Presencial; GBP 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join a fast-paced maintenance team in the UK. You will carry out sanding, polishing, paint correction, and finishing, ensuring flawless exterior finishes and accurate decals according to approved specs.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, while adhering to Bombardier procedures and safety standards.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter or similar finishing role.
• Strong sanding, polishing and paint rectification skills.
• Experience applying decals and aircraft graphics is a plus.
• Attention to detail with high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication in English.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Aircraft painting

Sanding

Polishing

Colour matching

Surface preparation

Attention to detail

Ferramentas

Access equipment

Scaffolding

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.

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Primary Location Biggin Hill Service Center

Organization Bombardier Services (UK)