Aircraft Exterior Finisher Trainee – First Shift

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 2,280,000 - 3,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

PTO: 100 hours

Job summary

Cirrus seeks an Exterior Finisher TR in Minnesota to learn and perform tasks preparing aircraft for delivery, including painting prep, primer application, sanding, buffing, and polishing. Responsibilities cover surface prep, primer, post-paint finishing, sealant, vinyl stripes, basic assembly, and detailed inspection to meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with a benefits package and competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous work dependability and strong work ethic
• Experience in finishing, painting, or similar field preferred
• Familiarity with aircraft painting, primer, sanding, buffing, polishing

Responsibilities

• Level TR technicians master an area in painting-related processes.
• Surface preparation: clean, sand, and mask aircraft surfaces for adhesion.
• Primer application for coating readiness.
• Post-paint finishing: sand, buff, and polish to a high-quality finish.
• Cosmetic sealant application for protection and aesthetics.
• Vinyl stripes installation for precise alignment.
• Basic assembly of parts per engineering drawings.
• Final detailing and inspection before customer delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reliability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sander

Buffer

Spray gun

Job description

Cirrus seeks an Exterior Finisher TR in Minnesota to learn and perform tasks preparing aircraft for delivery, including painting prep, primer application, sanding, buffing, and polishing. Responsibilities cover surface prep, primer, post-paint finishing, sealant, vinyl stripes, basic assembly, and detailed inspection to meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with a benefits package and competitive pay range.