Aircraft Paint Detailer

Bombardier Inc; Westerham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Inc in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Aircraft Painter to join our maintenance team. You will perform sanding, polishing, paint correction and finishing to achieve flawless exterior surfaces, apply decals and insignia, and ensure quality in line with OEM standards.

You must be able to work at height, follow procedures, and collaborate effectively with others to meet tight delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Aircraft Painter or similar finishing role.
• Strong practical skills in sanding, polishing, paint rectification, colour matching and surface preparation.
• Experience applying decals, stencils, and aircraft insignia.
• Able to work at height with access equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sanding, polishing, paint correction, and finishing to remove surface imperfections.
• Perform colour matching, blending, and spot repairs for seamless finishes.
• Prepare and apply technical markings, decals, stencils, lettering, and insignia per specifications.
• Follow Bombardier procedures, OEM requirements, and all quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment; support delivery schedules in a fast-paced maintenance setting.

Skills

Sanding

Polishing

Paint correction

Finishing

Colour matching

Blending

Spot repairs

Decals & markings

Aircraft painting

Quality standards

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

English communication

Job description

• 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.
  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.