Aerospace Aircraft Paint Technician – Surface Prep

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita is seeking an experienced aircraft paint technician to prep and apply coatings on aircraft surfaces. You will read engineering drawings to identify tasks and ensure proper surface preparation before painting.

Responsibilities include masking, stripping, and protecting areas, as well as documentation per IPM. The role supports production, flight test, and related areas, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparation and painting aircraft or equivalent (preferred).
• Read engineering drawings to identify tasks for painting aircraft surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to General Work Requirements.
• Read drawings to identify tasks for paint prep.
• Apply safety absorbent to floor and spray stripper to remove paint.
• Mask/unmask areas to protect windows and surfaces.
• Remove stripper and contaminants; rinse with water/solvents.
• Sand, grind, and buff surfaces; apply putty and sealers.
• Apply Alodine to surfaces; perform touch-ups as needed.
• Document work per Inspection Procedures Manual (IPM).
• Support production, flight test, and other areas as required.
• Assist other employees in duties within qualification areas.

Skills

Aircraft painting

Read engineering drawings

Tools

Spray equipment

Putty application tools

Sand and buffing tools

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita is seeking an experienced aircraft paint technician to prep and apply coatings on aircraft surfaces. You will read engineering drawings to identify tasks and ensure proper surface preparation before painting.

Responsibilities include masking, stripping, and protecting areas, as well as documentation per IPM. The role supports production, flight test, and related areas, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.