Aircraft Painter — Precision Finishes & SME Lead

Airbus; Oxford; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension contribution (up to 8%)

Share incentive plans

Bikes to Work scheme

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a professional Aircraft Painter to join our permanent team. The role involves on-site refurbishment, touch-ups and routine resprays within a Part 145 environment, with occasional travel between Airbus Helicopters and subcontractor sites.

Your experience should include accredited painting skills and the ability to deliver high-quality finishes, while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paints, processes and painting techniques and compliance requirements.
• Ability to achieve high-quality aesthetic standards and rectify defects without patchwork fixes.
• Excellent supervisory and communication skills to oversee third-party contractors.
• Ability to work independently and occasionally perform out‑of‑hours repairs to minimise downtime.

Responsabilités

• Operate within a Part 145 environment as a dedicated on-site professional capable of completing minor paint touch-ups and local resprays.
• Supervise third-party organisations sub-contracted to carry out full or partial resprays off-site.
• Manage corrosion treatment and preventive coating application.
• Perform in-service livery touch-ups, including registrations and logo repairs.
• Execute component refinishing on cowlings, panels and manufactured parts.
• Rectify paint defects on-site to meet aesthetic standards prior to release to service.

Connaissances

Supervisory skills

Quality workmanship

Paint knowledge

Autonomy

Formation

Accredited painter with industry training

Description du poste

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a professional Aircraft Painter to join our permanent team. The role involves on-site refurbishment, touch-ups and routine resprays within a Part 145 environment, with occasional travel between Airbus Helicopters and subcontractor sites.

Your experience should include accredited painting skills and the ability to deliver high-quality finishes, while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.