Aircraft Paint Tech A - Sign-On Bonus (Columbus, MS)

Get My A&P; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Incentive compensation includingprofit

Retirement savings plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off, holidays, parentalleave

Comprehensive health coverage

EAP and other benefits

Leadership University / Upskilling

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters in Columbus, MS is seeking an Aircraft Paint Tech A to join our team. You will prepare surfaces for painting, apply primers and decorative coats, and ensure finishes meet manufacturer procedures.

This role requires strong paint preparation skills, the ability to mix and tint paints, and thorough documentation of work. A high school diploma, trade school experience, and at least four years of painting experience on metal and composite components are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of painting and paint preparation on metal and composite/fiberglass components.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Some trade school experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow manufacturer procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all surfaces for paint by sanding, masking, filling, washing and removal of dents.
• Apply corrosive preventative treatments, primers, and finish coats of paint.
• Mix and tint paint as required.
• Perform layout of paint schemes as specified by the customer.
• Apply paint materials to all prepared surfaces according to manufacturer instructions.
• Complete Aircraft for customer acceptance by brush touch-up and removing overspray.
• Document time sheets and complete required forms and RDAS.

Skills

Paint preparation

Surface sanding

Masking

Mixing paints

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school experience

4 years painting experience

Job description

Airbus Helicopters in Columbus, MS is seeking an Aircraft Paint Tech A to join our team. You will prepare surfaces for painting, apply primers and decorative coats, and ensure finishes meet manufacturer procedures.

This role requires strong paint preparation skills, the ability to mix and tint paints, and thorough documentation of work. A high school diploma, trade school experience, and at least four years of painting experience on metal and composite components are preferred.