Aircraft Painter: Primer, Paint & Finishing Expert

Bombardier; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier’s London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is seeking an Aircraft Painter to prepare aircraft for primer, paint, and striping, applying coatings and decals to meet specifications. You will read engineering drawings to identify tasks, apply primers, masks and protect areas, and ensure finished surfaces are free of defects.

The role involves working in a dynamic shop environment, using spray equipment, and adhering to IPM procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and customer instructions.
• Ability to mask corresponding areas of aircraft surface using appropriate materials and methods per operation.
• Ability to prepare aircraft surface for paint, e.g. sanding, grinding, buffing, sealing, application of putty, and Alodine to areas of aircraft surface.
• Ability to operate powered lifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements
• Read engineering drawings to identify the tasks to be performed in preparation for the application of chemicals and paint to aircraft surface.
• Apply safety absorbent to hangar floor and spray aircraft surface with stripper to remove all paint.
• Assist with moving aircraft to appropriate bay.
• Mask, unmask, and re-mask appropriate areas of aircraft surface to ensure complete protection of windows and other areas susceptible to damage.
• Remove stripper, excess paint, and/or contaminants using water, solvents, air blower, and/or brushes.
• Sand, grind, and buff polished areas of aircraft surface, apply putty to body dents, and replace sealer in preparation for the application of primer and paint.
• Apply Alodine to aircraft surface using spray equipment.
• Perform touch-up work as required.
• Document work performed per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM)
• Perform above tasks in support of production, flight test, and other outside areas as required.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their duties within area(s) of qualification.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Reading drawings

Masking

Surface prep

Powered lifts

Spray equipment

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Bombardier’s London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is seeking an Aircraft Painter to prepare aircraft for primer, paint, and striping, applying coatings and decals to meet specifications. You will read engineering drawings to identify tasks, apply primers, masks and protect areas, and ensure finished surfaces are free of defects.

The role involves working in a dynamic shop environment, using spray equipment, and adhering to IPM procedures.